Vern Ostdiek was an Associate Professor at Benedictine College, where he had a joint appointment in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. In addition to teaching courses in physics, mathematics, and computer science, he oversaw the Computer Discovery Lab. Vern was named Benedictine College's Educator of the Year in 1999. His research interests centered on the nocturnal dynamics of the lower part of the Earth's atmosphere. Past research topics include noctilucent clouds and frontal zones.
Prologue. 1. The Study of Motion. 2. Newton's Laws. 3. Energy and Conservation Laws. 4. Physics of Matter. 5. Temperature and Heat. 6. Waves and Sound. 7. Electricity. 8. Electromagnetism and EM Waves. 9. Optics. 10. Atomic Physics. 11. Nuclear Physics. 12. Special Relativity and Elementary Particles. Epilogue. Appendix A: Winners of the Nobel Prize in Physics. Appendix B: Math Review. Appendix C: Answers. Glossary of Key Terms and Laws. Credits. Index. Table of Conversion Factors and Other Information. Periodic Table.