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Professor of Physics
Dr. Scott is a Professor
of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. His bachelors degree is in
Education with a concentration in Physics and Math. He has a Ph.D. in
Experimental Nuclear Physics from Kent State University. He is presently an
advisor for the construction program at Stout and has written many articles and
books (shown below). Dr. Scott has given presentations on Risk Analysis,
Encouraging Students to Think Critically About Unusual Claims, Geophysics of
Gravity, Spreadsheet Simulation of a Modern Particle Detector, Sand Diver, and
many more. He has taught courses in Applied Engineering Mechanics, Statics
& Strengths of Materials, Physics, Astronomy, Geology, Soil Mechanics, Classical
Mechanics, and Physical Science.
Articles, books, and papers written:
- Addicted to
Placebos: Understanding Science and Society
-
Sputnik - 50 Years Later, Physics and Society newsletter,
October 2007
- Danger! Scientific Inquiry Hazard, Skeptical
Inquirer, May/June 2007
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Sniffer Plane Secrets and Political Courage
- Skeptical Science: Teaching Students How
To Critically Evaluate Unusual Claims
(The Science Teacher, April, 2001)
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Geology on the Web and in the Classroom:
Designing a Curriculum for Non-Science Majors
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Authored an
early childhood storybook with science content
- Sand Diver, (The Physics Teacher,
January 2005)
-
3D
Spreadsheet Simulation of a Modern Particle Detector
(Physics Education, January 2004)
- Illustrating Experimental Error Using
Inaccurate Rulers
- Using Animations As An Instructional Tool
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The Physics of Dirt: An Introduction to Soil Mechanics
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Science Curriculum Goals At Odds With Academia
Supported Pseudoscience
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A Public Debate On Science, Pseudoscience, and Spiritualism From
The Perspectives of a Physicist, Sociologist, and Biologist
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Office Hours, Spring
2008
Schedule - Spring 2008
- PHYS-258-01,02 Introduction to Geology
- PHYS-281-02,03 University Physics I Lecture
- PHYS-281-02 University Physics I
Laboratory/Discussion
- PHYS-321-02 Statics and Strength of Materials
| Time |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| 8-8:55am |
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| 9:05-10 |
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(Dept. Meeting)
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| 10:10-11:05 |
Univ. Phys. I
Lect., rm 210AA |
Intro. Geo.
Sect. 1,
rm 141 |
Univ. Phys. I
Lect., rm 210AA |
Intro. Geo.
Sect. 1,
rm 141 |
Univ. Phys. I
Lect., rm 210AA |
| 11:15-12:10pm |
Statics &
Strengths
Sect. 2, rm. 140 |
Statics &
Strengths
Sect. 2, rm. 117 |
Statics &
Strengths
Sect. 2, rm. 140 |
Statics &
Strengths
Sect. 2, rm. 117 |
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| 12:20-1:15 |
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Univ. Phys. I
Sect. 2
Lab/Disc., rm 115 |
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Univ. Phys. I
Sect. 2
Lab/Disc., rm 115 |
Office
Hours
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| 1:25-2:20 |
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Univ. Phys. I
Sect. 2
Lab/Disc., rm 115 |
Office
Hours
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Univ. Phys. I
Sect. 2
Lab/Disc., rm 115 |
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| 2:30-3:25 |
Intro. Geo.
Sect. 2,
rm 141 |
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Intro. Geo.
Sect. 2,
rm 141 |
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| 3:35-4:30 |
Office
Hours |
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*All empty time slots will be used for research and curriculum development.
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This page was last updated on
January 15, 2008
. Please contact Dr. Alan Scott at scotta@uwstout.edu
for questions or comments.
