Teaching Resources

Introductory Astronomy Animations
In support of my classes, I make some simple introductory astronomy animations available.

Undergraduate Courses

ASTR 1040: Accelerated Introductory Astronomy 2
I was the TA for the second semester of an introduction to Astronomy sequence covering the universe. We covered principles of modern astronomy summarizing our present knowledge about the Sun, stars, birth and death of stars, neutron stars, black holes, galaxies, quasars, and the origins of the universe.

Here are my recitation slides for Spring 2019

Here are my recitation slides for Spring 2014
ASTR 2030: Black Holes
I was the TA for an intro course in which students are introduced to the predicted properties of black holes, astronomical evidence for their existence and formation and modern ideas about space, time and gravity.
(Fall 2013, Fall 2016, Spring 2018)
ASTR 2040: Search for Life in the Universe
I was the TA for a cross-discipline course in which students investigate the origin and evolution of life on Earth, and the search for evidence of life in our solar system. Students also discussed the conditions necessary for life.
(Spring 2020)