Hello - Welcome to PHYS211/212. I really like teaching this class and I hope that you will enjoy taking it.

I have always been interested in Physics because I have always been curious about how the things worked. Physics answers those questions. My interests: climbing, motorcycling, skiing/snowboarding, and professional audio all involve visceral physics - the challenges are often in the form of physics problems that you solve with your mind and body. If you are interested in my adventures in visceral physics (humiliations galore) check out motorcyclejazz.com, music, or my Facebook.

As an applied physicist I have been able to  participate in many of the activities I enjoy at a professional level. Experience in acoustics and audio engineering formed the basis of a long career in professional audio.  I hold an expert motorcycle roadracing license and work as a test rider/feature writer for a motorcycle.com and motorcyclejazz.com. I am or have been a contributor to several motorcycle, music industry, climbing and ski industry publications.

My greatest desire (ok - not my greatest desire, but close) is that you come share the view that physics as fun and worthwhile. Physics, though initially intimidating, is not a difficult subject if you can master a few basic physical principles. It's front loaded though, so maximum effort in the beginning yields big dividends later.

Please do not hesitate to ask me physics questions that are related to things that you are interested in. This course it will be a great  success if you develop a better understanding about things that you enjoy as a result of having been here.

mhh

Take a field trip in visceral physics .