Department: Chemistry & Physics
Mark Rupright
Assistant Professor of Physics
Office:
Stephens Science Center 122
Contact Information:
Birmingham-Southern College
900 Arkadelphia Rd
Birmingham, AL 35254
Office Phone: (205) 226-4875
Office Fax: (205) 226 3078
E-mail: mruprigh@bsc.edu
Brief Career Background:
- Assistant Professor of Physics, Birmingham-Southern College, 2007-present
- Assistant Professor of Physics, The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University, 2000-2007
- Assistant Professor of Physics, Elon University, 1999-2000
- Postdoctoral Research, The University of North Carolina, 1998-1999
Educational Background:
PhD - Physics, The University of North Carolina, 1998
BS - Physics and Mathematics, The University of Tennessee, 1992
Areas of Academic Interest:
- Gravitational Physics
- Computational Physics
- Physics Laboratory Pedagogy
Courses Taught:
AS 101 General Astronomy (1)
An introduction to major topics of modern astronomy, focusing on the fundamental physical principles underlying astronomical phenomena.Topics include the origin, structure, and evolution of the solar system, stars, galaxies, and the universe, alongwith elementary observational astronomy.PH 121 General Physics I (1)
Mechanics of linear and rotational motion, oscillations, and waves, using vectors and calculus. The sequence PH 121-122 fulfills the requirements of students who are majoring in physics, chemistry, or mathematics. This sequence is a prerequisite for all physics courses of higher number. Three lecture periods and one laboratory period each week. Corequisite: MA 231.