Introduction to Physical Science (PHY 1004)

Term: 2024-2025 Academic Year Spring

Faculty

Austin Chase Sigler

Personal Bio: Dr. Sigler earned a B.S. in chemistry and human biology from College of the Ozarks (2017), and a Ph.D. in bioanalytical chemistry from Missouri University of Science and Technology (2023). His research focused on biomarker discovery and mass spectrometry method development towards the assessment of disease states such as traumatic brain injury. Dr. Sigler has broad research interests in small molecule quantitation as well as bridging the gap between secondary and post-secondary chemical education via accessible laboratory practices. When not in the lab Dr. Sigler enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, strategy games, and traditional archery.

 

Spring 2026 Office Hours: Open door or MWF 11:00-12:00, TR 9:00-9:30, R 1:00-4:00.

Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM (1/13/2025 - 5/9/2025) Location: MAIN PFEIF 213
Thu, 4:00 PM - 5:50 PM (1/13/2025 - 5/9/2025) Location: MAIN PFEIF 213

Description

An introductory course in the physical sciences designed primarily for non-science majors. This course covers important topics in physics and astronomy. Three hours lecture and one two-hour lab per week. Fall/Spring