About Matthew Ferguson
Courses
- PHYS 325 Scientific Computing (Fa24)
Methods and practices of computing and computer modeling, with an emphasis on problems in science and engineering. Topics include model building, simulation of complex systems, numerical solutions of systems of differential equations, and scientific visualization.
- PHYS 301 Analog & Digital Electronics (Sp16, Sp17, Sp18, Sp19, Sp20, Sp22, Sp23, Sp24)
This course is an introduction to electronic test instrumentation, discrete semiconductor devices, and their use in integrated circuits.
- PHYS 504 – Molecular and Cellular Biophysics (Fa23)
An advanced introduction to biophysical methods and concepts focused on developing an in-depth understanding of the functionality of biological systems at the molecular and cellular level.
- PHYS 211L – Physics I with Calculus Lab (Fa21, Fa22)
Lab to be taken with PHYS 211. Basic experiments in kinematics, mechanics, and wave motion.
- BMOL 603 Biophysical Instrumentation and Techniques (Fa14, Fa15, Fa16, Fa17, Fa18, Fa19)
The goals of this course are to develop sufficient knowledge and intuition to critically understand the principles and applications of key biophysical methods and instruments used for the characterization of the structural, functional, and dynamical properties of biological molecules and their interactions.
- BMOL 605 Current Scientific Literature (Fa15,Fa16, Fa17, Fa18)
This course consists of a series of seminars presented by students enrolled in the class. This course is designed to acquaint students with this important means of communication.
- PHYS 436/536 Soft Matter (Sp14, Sp15)
This course is an introduction to the physical principles underlying the properties and behaviors of soft matter, including polymers, gels, colloids, and liquid crystals. Examples of soft matter include glues, paints, soaps, rubber, foams, gelatin, milk, and most materials of biological origin.