CONTENT REVIEW AND PORTFOLIO RECOMMENDATION
FOR
PHYSICS LICENSURE
OF TPC POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDENTS
Candidate’s Name: _____Keith Tally_______________________________________
Reviewer’s Name: ______Andrew Ferstl________________________________
Date of initial review: ____Sept 25, 2014____________________________________
Date of portfolio review: __________________________________________________
Reviewer’s Signature: ____________________________________________________
Subject Matter Standards for
Teachers of Physics
Met Through Previous Coursework/Work
Experience
A. A teacher of physics must
demonstrate a conceptual
understanding of physics.
1) Use sources of information to
solve unfamiliar quantitative
problems and communicate the
solution in a logical and organized
manner.
2) Use computers to display and
analyze experimental and
theoretical data.
Covered in coursework listed below.
Requires
Portfolio
Documentation
I believe this would be covered in many of the
courses listed in the list below.
Computers were used as analysis and
computational tools in following classes:
In Math 481, some time was spent on
determining points in the problem space where
I would like to
see something a
little more
practical here in
the following
Portfolio
Requirement
Met
the computer algorithms could converge on a
solution, or areas in which the program would
diverge from applicability (e.g. include division
by very small numbers approaching zero)
Math 481. Numerical Solution of Differential
Equations and Interpolation.
Orthogonal polynomials, least square and spline
methods, numerical differentiation and
integration. Euler. Taylor. Runge-Kutta. and
predictor-corrector methods for solution of
systems of ordinary differential equations.
EE 313 included some usage of programs that the
professor was developing to facilitate solutions of
some of the problems. The program was very
primitive in terms of input and display of output
by today’s standards, but did include work in use
of computers to carry out lengthy calculations.
EE 313. Elementary Electromagnetics II.
Magnetic forces and induction. Conduction.
Electric and magnetic materials. Transmission
lines in sinusoidal steady-state. Maxwell's
equations. Uniform plane wave propagation and
power flow in physical media. Reflection and
transmission at normal incidence. Wave
Interference Applications. Introduction to optical
communication.
sense: Mr. Tally
certainly has the
higher level
skills for this
standard but it
might be too
high for what
high school
students will be
doing. Maybe a
project showing
the acquisition of
data with a
computer and
the analysis of
that data using a
spreadsheet
program (like
Excel, Google
Sheets) or a
program specific
for education
like Logger Pro
or Pasco, etc..
3) Estimate common physical
properties.
4) Develop a plan to ensure a safe
environment and practices in all
physics learning activities.
Unsure as to level of coverage of this objective.
B. A teacher of physics must
demonstrate a knowledge of
physics operations.
Items covered in Physics 221 and 222
Physics 221. Introduction to Classical Physics I.
For engineering and science majors. Elementary
mechanics. Including kinematics and dynamics of
particles, work and energy. Linear and angular
momentum. Conservation laws. Rotational
motion, oscillations, gravitation. Electric forces
and fields. Current electricity, DC Circuits
Covered in Rochester Public Schools SafeSchool
online program.
The Century High School Science Department
had additional training with room safety
checklists and materials and procedures safety
requirements.
Physics 222. Introduction to Classical Physics II
Magnetic forces and fields, time-dependent
electromagnetic fields, waves and sound,
electromagnetic waves. ray optics and image
formation. wave optics. heat. thermodynamics.
Kinetic theory of gases.
Can this be
elaborated? Is
there something
to explain what
these are? I am
mostly looking
for the ability to
handle
hazardous
chemicals
appropriately
and similar
situations
1) Understand linear and rotational
motion.
2) Understand simple harmonic
and wave motion.
3) Understand electricity and
magnetism.
4) Understand physical and
geometrical optics.
5) Understand the kineticmolecular model of matter and
thermodynamics.
6) Understand contemporary
physics.
See above
See above
See above
See above
See above
Covered in
Physics 324 Elementary Modern Physics.
For engineering and science majors. Special
theory of relativity, wave-particle nature
of light and matter. Quantum theory of atoms.
Nuclear physics.
Physics 325. Elementary Solid State Physics.
Molecular and crystal binding, quantum theory of
metals and semiconductors. Physics of
semiconductor junction diodes and transistors.
C. A teacher of physics must
demonstrate an advanced
conceptual understanding of
physics and the ability to apply its
fundamental principles, laws, and
This is an area in which I will need to create a
project to fulfill this requirement.
A potential interest area is that of the quality of
acoustics in various areas of schools, and the
This is just a
category
description. The
actual standards
are described in
concepts by completing a full
research experience.
impact on quality of instruction and
communication of information.
C1, C2, C3, C4
and C5 below.
Along with that would be research into measures
that could be taken to improve acoustics, and/or
develop alternate communications methods.
As another
option to meet
those we can
turn this into a
physics
education
research project
with me serving
as the
“academic”.
This is something that could involve students in
gathering information. I would hope to present
information to the building administrators and
staff with hopes of describing and implementing
potential improvements to building surfaces,
sound systems, and optimizing the delivery of
auditory information during the school day.
1) Identify various options for a
research experience including
independent study projects,
participation in research with an
academic or industry scientist,
directed study, internship, or field
study.
I would be willing to consider summer research
opportunities that might be available, and would
welcome suggestions.
Another option would be to pursue summer
research opportunities with the Mayo Clinic.
This will include,
identifying
learning goals,
creating a lesson
plan, designing a
pre-assessment
and postassessment to
measure the
efficacy of the
lesson, and a
rubric for
assessing the pre
and post data. A
presentation will
then be done
2) Select an option and complete a
research experience that includes
conducting a literature search on a
problem.
To be determined. (TBD).
3) Design and carry out an
investigation.
4) Identify modes for presenting
the research project.
5) Present the research project in
the selected mode.
TBD.
TBD.
TBD.
Specific Recommendations for Portfolio Documentation: _________________________
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based on the
project and
results.
This will also
include a
literature search
on research
already done
and a connection
to the MN state
science
standards.
________________________________________________________________________
Transcript info:
University of Iowa. Fall of 1980
4:13 Principles of Chemistry I
Introduction to basic principles of chemical bonding and
chemical reactions.
22M:35 Engineering Calculus I
One-variable calculus keyed to engineering program;
derivative, curve sketching, word problems, trigonometry
derivatives, two-dimensional vector algebra, plane motion;
definite integral and applications.
560:1 Introduction to Engineering
Survey of various branches of engineering: the engineering
approach to problem solving; elementary problems.
580:4 Engineering Computations
Digital computer programming utilizing FORTAN; arithmetic
and logic operations, loops, subprograms, input-output, flow
charts, and program development techniques with emphasis on
engineering applications.
properties of pure substances; closed simple systems and onedimensional steady-flow open systems; engineering
applications.
University of Iowa. Spring of 1981
4:14 Principles of Chemistry II
Continuation of 4:13
22M:36 Engineering Calculus II
Three-dimensional vectors, cross product; natural log and
exponential; formal integration; basic differential equations;
conics, quadrics; weighted averages; infinite series.
560:3 Engineering Graphics
Basic graphics concepts necessary in contemporary
engineering including orthographic projection, geometric
construction, pictorial representation, auxiliary views,
sectioning, dimensioning, graphs and empirical equations, lines
and planes, vectors.
Iowa State University Fall of 1981
520:16 Thermodynamics I
Basic elements of classical thermodynamics, including first and
second laws, reversibility, irreversibility, Carnot Cycle,
Computer Science 111. Computer Programming I,
An introduction to computer programming and data structures
emphasizing algorithm development and programming style.
A block-structured language will be used. Emphasis on writing
and running programs.
English 105: Freshman Composition.
Emphasis on development of writing skills. Eight to ten formal
papers requrred each semester. Readings from a variety of
sources
MATH 265 Elementary Multivariable Calculus.
Series. functions of several variables, gradients. multiple
Integrals.
Physics 221. Introduction to Classical Physics I.
For engineering and science majors. Elementary mechanics.
Including kinematics and dynamics of particles, work and
energy. Linear and angular momentum. Conservation laws.
Rotational motion, oscillations, gravitation. Electric forces and
fields. Current electricity, DC Circuits
Resistive Circuits, single time constant transients. Sinusoidal
analysis, resonance. Mutual coupling, operational amplifiers
EE 235. Electrical Instrumentation and Experimentation.
Electrical components and safety systerns for measurement of
voltage, current. power, impedance, and time. Elements of
experiment design and techniques for prediction and evaluation
of experimental results.
Math 267: Elementary Differential Equations and Laplace
Transforms
Elementary theory and applications of ordinary differential
equations. matrices and solutions of linear equations.
eigenvalue methods for systems of linear differential equations,
Laplace transforms.
Physics 222. Introduction to Classical Physics II
Magnetic forces and fields, time-dependent electromagnetic
fields, waves and sound, electromagnetic waves. ray optics and
image formation. wave optics. heat. thermodynamics.
Kinetic theory of gases.
Iowa State University Spring of 1982
Iowa State University. Summer of 1982
Computer Enginnering 280. Introduction to Digital
Techniques.
Number systems and codes. Introduction to Boolean algebra.
Combinational and sequential logic design. Digital systems
design examples.
EE 212. Elementary Electromagnetics I.
Lumped-circuit, distributed-circuit, and field models of
physical systems for electrical energy transmission. Transient
signals on transmission lines and application to digital signal
transmission. lntroduction to electric and magnetic field theory.
Laplace's and Poisson's equations; numerical solutions.
EE 205. Electric Circuits I.
EE 330. Electronics I.
Overview of semiconductor physics. Piece-wise linear
modeling of diodes. D-C models for bipolar transistor and FET
Saturation and cutoff. Single time-constant switching circuits.
Integrated circuit logic families. Comparators. Laboratory
design projects.
Deformation and strain of solids and fluids, constitutive
equations for
solids and Newtonian fluids. Applications to tension. Torsion.
Flexure of solid bars and vibrations.
Math 385. Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
Fourier series. Separation of variable methods. Bessel series
and Legendre polynomials. Introduction to Sturm-Liouville
theory.
Iowa State University. Fall of 1982
Iowa State University. Spring of 1983
EE 206. Electric Circuits II.
Transformers, polyphase circuits. 2-port networks, Fourier
series, Laplace transforms in circuit analysis.
EE 313. Elementary Electromagnetics II.
Magnetic forces and induction. Conduction. Electric and
magnetic materials. Transmission lines in sinusoidal steadystate. Maxwell's equations. Uniform plane wave propagation
and power flow in physical media. Reflection and transmission
at normal incidence. Wave Interference Applications.
Introduction to optical communication
EE 331. Electronics II.
Small-signal models and a-c coupled amplifiers. Power
amplifiers. Linear operational amplifiers Frequency response
Feedback. Laboratory design projects.
EM 301 Fundamentals of Mechanics.
Newton's laws. Equilibrium of rigid and deformable bodies,
stress. Kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies.
EE 309. Electric Network Design
Graphs and Properties of gain and phase functions.
Characteristics of tabulated filters. Scaling
and transformations. Active network design. Elements of
passive synthesis. All-pass networks.
EE 351. Electromagnetic Devices and Electric Machinery.
Magnetic circuit analysis. Iron core transformers. Force and
torque calculations. Modeling of electromechanical systems.
Introduction to electric machines. Modern motor control
EE 352. Electromagnetic Devices and Electric Machinery
Laboratory.
Experiments with electric and magnetic devices: force and
torque measurements, transformers and their equivalent
circuits, electric rotating machines, and the digital and solid
state control of machines.
EE 474 Linear Systems Analysis.
Writing equations for linear electrical and mechanical systems.
State-space formulation. Solution of differential equations by
transform methods. Block diagrams and signal-flow graphs.
Feedback system characteristics Root-locus, Bode, and Nyquist
plots and their relationship to system stability. Analysis using
Linear Systems Analysis Program
Math 481. Numerical Solution of Differential Equations and
Interpolation.
Orthogonal polynomials, least square and spline methods,
numerical differentiation and integration. Euler. Taylor.
Runge-Kutta. and predictor-corrector methods for solution of
systems of ordinary differential equations.
Iowa State University. Fall of 1983
EE 421. Communication Systems I.
Frequency domain analysis. Linear modulation: signals,
receivers, transmitters. Frequency division multiplex. Angle
modulation systems. Calculation of signal-to-noise ratios.
System comparisons.
EE 436. Digital Integrated Circuits.
Modem logic families: comparison of the vanous technologies
as to fabrication constraints,
speed. and power. Integrated circuit memories. Design and
Implementation of digital logic systems and interfaces.
EE 475. Design of Linear Control Systems.
Z-transform and its relation to Laplace transform. Block
diagram algebra for sampled systems. Time response of
sampled systems. Root-locus in the z-plane. Sampled-data
analysis using Linear Systems Analysis Program. Computation
in both continuous and sampled-data systems. Design projects.
Physics 324 Elementary Modern Physics.
For engineering and science majors. Special theory of
relativity, wave-particle nature
of light and matter. Quantum theory of atoms. Nuclear physics.
Iowa State University Spring of 1984
CPR E 440. Computer Based Instrumentation and Control.
Introduction to computer based instrumentation and control.
Logic devices, analog-to-digital and
digital-to-analog converters. Instrument buses (IEEE 488 and
S100), personal computers. software support, system examples,
data acquisition and control systems.
EE 422. Communication Systems II.
Sampling theorem and sampling practice. Pulse modulation
systems. Quantization and pulse-code modulation. Time
division multiplex. Information theory. Data transmission·
spectral shaping, transmission impairments, and error rates.
Comparison of modulation schemes for data transmission
Physics 325. Elementary Solid State Physics.
Molecular and crystal binding, quantum theory of metals and
semiconductors. Physics of semiconductor junction diodes and
transistors.