PHYSICS

Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences
Introductory Physics
Digital Electronics and Microprocessors
Linear Electronics
Modern Physics
Mechanics
Physical Optics
Thermal Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Nuclear Physics
Introduction to Mathematical Physics
Solid State Physics
Electric and Magnetic Fields Physics
Seminar
Special Topics
Independent Study
Field Study Honors

EARTH SCIENCE

Introductory Geology
Meteorology
Astronomy
Special Topics
Independent Study
Field Study
Honors

Collier Hall of Science offers excellent facilities and resources, including student research laboratories, a 24-hour reading room and reference library, a complete machine shop, an electronics laboratory for both linear and digital electronics, a fully instrumented laboratory for atomic and nuclear physics, a Mössbauer system, an X-ray diffraction system, a non-linear optics and laser research laboratory, and extensive computer facilities. A National Science Foundation grant provided funds for a unique electronic instrumentation network that facilitates the use of scientific instruments in teaching and research labs across the Moravian science division.

Student research is encouraged through independent study, the Honors program, and summer undergraduate research programs. Specialized courses may be taken through cross- registration at other Lehigh Valley colleges. The department has local chapters of Sigma Pi Sigma, the national physics honor society, and the Society of Physics Students.

KELLY KRIEBLE

Associate Professor of Physics; Chair of the Department of Physics and Earth Science

EDUCATION: B.S., Moravian College; M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University

INTERESTS: Electricity and magnetism, physics for life sciences, and thermal physics. Dr. Krieble specializes in optical spectroscopy, fractal and disordered systems, and chaos.

JOSEPH L. POWLETTE

Louise E. Juley Professor of Science; Professor of Physics

EDUCATION: B.S., Moravian College; M.S., Cornell University

INTERESTS: Linear and digital electronics, atomic and nuclear physics, Mössbauer spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and laboratory techniques. Professor Powlette developed a microcomputer interfacing laboratory for the department. He received the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching in 1965.

EDWARD A. ROEDER

Associate Professor of Physics

EDUCATION: B.S., Lafayette College; M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University

INTERESTS: Physical optics, solid-state physics, and methods of mathematical physics. Dr. Roeder serves as advisor to the College’s chapter of the Society of Physics Students.

Jack Ridge