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Dr. Alan Scott
Alan Scott
Physics
Office: 126B Jarvis Hall - Science Wing
Phone: 715/232-2401
Email: scotta@uwstout.edu
Education
Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics, Kent State University
MS in Physics, Kent State University
BS in Education, Bowling Green State University
Research Interests
Science and Physics Education
Authored Physical Science Book:
Addicted to Placebos: Understanding Science and Society
Some Recent Articles:
- Busting Bolts, Physics Education, May 2013
- Civic Engagement and Science Education, International Journal of Polytechnic Studies, v1, No. 1 (2011)
- Blind-Sided by a Culture of Disinformation, Skeptical Inquirer, July/August 2010
- Sputnik - 50 Years Later, Physics and Society newsletter, October 2007
- Danger! Scientific Inquiry Hazard, Skeptical Inquirer, May/June 2007
- Sand Diver, The Physics Teacher, January 2005
- Skeptical Science: Teaching Students How To Critically
- Evaluate Unusual Claims, The Science Teacher, April 2001
- 3D Spreadsheet Simulation of a Modern Particle Dectector, Physics Education, January 2004
- The Physics of Dirt: An Introduction to Soil Mechanics, Physics Education, January 2000
Courses Taught
University Physics I, PHYS-281
University Physics II, PHYS-282
Statics and Strength of Materials, PHYS-321
Introduction to Geology, PHYS-258
Introduction to Geology and Soil Mechanics, PHYS-257
Astronomy, PHYS-151
Topics in Astronomy, PHYS-251
Miscellaneous Web Resources
Prof. Bob Foley's Statics and Strength of Materials Web Resources
Stout Science Program for Educators
Web resources from the 2000-2002 grant program.
YouTube Student Video Projects
APSC-101 Course, Fall 2009
YouTube Student Video Projects, PSA
Science-Related Public Service Announcements
APSC-101-01, Fall 2010
Fermi Questions, Question Booklets
Wisconsin State Science Olympiad 2009
Wisconsin State Science Olympiad 2010
Wisconsin State Science Olympiad 2012
Wisconsin State Science Olympiad 2013
[My solutions to the above question booklets are not released.]
Links to Course Resources
Solar System Simulation Spreadsheet *New*Jupiter Moons video for summer astronomy 2010.
Lab 6 Video
Astro-Compass Guide
Ball Toss - Physics I Discussion Activity
Metroid Other M Video Segment
Rock Bottom Plunge - Physics I Discussion Activity
Hover Puck
Online Geology Lecture Notes
Geology and Soil Mechanics
Section 1
...Introduction
...History
...Geologic Time
Section 2
...Rock Cycle
...Minerals
...Raw Materials
Section 3
...Plate Tectonics
...Earthquakes
...Volcanoes
Section 4
...Igneous Rocks
...Metamorphic Rocks
...Sedimentary Rocks
Section 5
...Hydrology
...Mass Movement
...Weathering
Section 6
...Soil Engineering
...Excavation Safety
Section 7
...Compaction
...Settlement
...Foundation
Section 8
...Retaining Walls
...Soil Reports
Section 9
...Glaciers
...Shorelines
Section 10
...Deserts
...Planetary Geology
Rock Gallery
Mineral Gallery
Fossil Gallery
Local Geology
Construction
....Geology Topics