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Mark A. Edwards
Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Degrees
PHD, Polytechnic Inst of NYU; MS, Polytechnic Inst of NYU; BS, Polytechnic Inst of NYU
Bio
My most recent “published” works (by Whittier Publications, Inc.) are two Intro. PHYS lab manuals (they are being revised for 2015 editions). In the wider realm I am co-author of the test bank, Test Items for Hecht's Physics: Calculus, 2nd ed., Virendra and Edwards (Wadsworth Group, 2000). I also have my modern physics course text for PHYS 118A, Essential Elements of Modern Physics.
Ph.D. in Experimental Solid State Physics, Polytechnic Institute of NY (now NYU/Polytechnic University) Faculty at Hofstra University starting 19850901 - Assistant Prof. (tenure track) and Physics Laboratory Administrator Developed Physics Laboratory Manuals Created new, and revised old experiments Tenured Associate Professor since 19920831 Department Chair 19930901-19990831 Continued Lab Admin.: Physics and additional Astronomy Continuous Physics Laboratory Manual updates, revisions, and generation of new experiment Modern Physics Laboratory deveopment Continuous involvment in Lab Admin. from background support to full Lab. Admin. - last few years: Co-Lab Admin. w/Steve CampoloTeaching Interests
Undergraduate Phyiscs and Introductory AstronomyResearch Interests
Physics Education, K-12
Recent Courses Taught
| Course | Title | Level |
|---|---|---|
| ASTR 011 | (NS) THE SOLAR SYSTEM | Undergraduate |
| PHYS 001A | (NS) ELEMENTARY PHYSICS | Undergraduate |
| PHYS 002A | (NS) ELEMENTARY PHYSICS | Undergraduate |
| PHYS 011A | (NS) GENERAL PHYSICS | Undergraduate |
| PHYS 118A | MODERN PHYSICS | Undergraduate |
