Alec M.
M.S. StudentEmail: alec.mason@uconn.edu
Q Specialties:
Primary: Physics
Secondary: Math
Major(s): Physics (CLAS), Mathematics/Physics (CLAS)
- Schedule
  Spring 2021 (Regular)
- Wednesday: 7:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 11:00pm
- Thursday: 7:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 11:00pm
Topics by Course
MATH1131Q - Calculus I
Antiderivatives
Calculating Limits with Limit Laws
Chain Rule
Concavity
Continuity
Derivative as a Function
Derivatives
Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions
Derivatives of Polynomial and Exponential Functions
Derivatives of Trig Functions
Exponential Functions
Exponential Growth and Decay
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Horizontal Asymptotes
How Derivatives Affect the Shape of a Graph
Implicit Differentiation
Indefinite Integrals
Indeterminate Forms
Inverse Functions
L'Hopital's Rule
Limit of a Function
Limits at Infinity
Linear Approximations and Differentials
Logarithmic Functions
Mathematical Models
Minimum/Maximum Problems
Net Change Theorem
New Functions from Old Functions
Optimization
Points of Inflection
Precise Definition of a Limit
Rates of Change
Related Rates
Representing Functions
Riemann Sums
Substitution Rule
Tangent and Velocity Problems
The Definite Integral
MATH1132Q - Calculus II
Absolute Convergence
Alternating Series
Application of Calculus to Physics and Engineering
Applications of Taylor Polynomials
Approximate Integration
Arc Length
Area Between Curves
Area in Polar Coordinates
Calculus with Parametric Curves
Comparison Test
Curves Defined By Parametric Equations
Direction Fields
Improper Integrals
Integral Test
Integration By Parts
Modeling with Differential Equations
Partial Fractions
Polar Coordinates
Power Series
Probability
Ratio Test
Representing Functions as Power Series
Riemann Sums
Separable Equations
Sequences
Series
Taylor/Maclaurin Series
Volumes (Integration)
Work (Integration)
MATH1151Q - Honors Calculus I
Antiderivatives
Calculating Limits with Limit Laws
Chain Rule
Continuity
Derivatives
Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions
Derivatives of Polynomial and Exponential Functions
Derivatives of Trig Functions
Epsilon-Delta Calculations
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Implicit Differentiation
Indefinite Integrals
Indeterminate Forms
L'Hopital's Rule
Limit of a Function
Limits and Continuity
Minimum/Maximum Problems
Optimization
Precise Definition of a Limit
Substitution Rule
Tangent and Velocity Problems
MATH1152Q - Honors Calculus II
Absolute Convergence
Alternating Series
Applications of Taylor Polynomials
Approximate Integration
Arc Length
Area Between Curves
Area in Polar Coordinates
Calculus with Parametric Curves
Comparison Test
Curves Defined By Parametric Equations
Improper Integrals
Integral Test
Integration By Parts
Partial Fractions
Polar Coordinates
Power Series
Ratio Test
Representing Functions as Power Series
Separable Equations
Sequences
Series
Taylor/Maclaurin Series
Volumes (Integration)
Work (Integration)
MATH2110Q - Multivariable Calculus
Calculating Surface Area and Volume with Integrals
Geometry for Multivariable Calculus (Vectors/Lines/Planes/Quadrics)
Integral Theorems (Stokes, Gauss, Green, Divergence)
Lagrange Multipliers
Limits and Continuity
Minimum/Maximum Problems
Parametric Equations
Partial Derivatives and Gradients
Vectors in 3 Dimensions
MATH2210Q - Applied Linear Algebra
Applications of Linear Algebra
Basic Linear Systems and Matrices
Cramer's Rule
Determinant of a Matrix
Dot Product
Existence and Uniqueness of Solutions (Linear Equations)
Finding the Inverse of a Square Matrix
Gram-Schmidt Process
Linear Equations
Lines and Planes
One-to-one Functions
Onto Functions
Row Reduction (Gaussian Elimination)
Systems of Equations
Vector Spaces
Vector Subspaces
MATH2410Q - Elementary Differential Equations
Damped Motion
Elementary Differential Equations
Euler's Method
Existence and Uniqueness of Solutions (Differential Equations)
Impulses
Integrating Factors
Laplace Transforms
Oscillating Motion
Phase Portraits
Resonance
Separation of Variables
Slope Fields
MATHOTHER - Other
PHYS1010Q - Elements of Physics
Atoms and Nuclei
Circular Motion
Electric Charges
Electromagnetism
Energy
Forces
Gravity
Kinematics
Momentum
Structures and States of Matter
Thermal Energy
Vibrations and Waves
PHYS1020Q - Introductory Astronomy
Angular Momentum
Application of Physical Laws to Sun, Planets, Stars, Galaxies, etc.
Astrobiology
Celestial Coordinate Systems
Energy
Evolution of Stars
Forces
Galaxies and the Universe
Linear Kinematics
Modern Cosmology
Momentum and Collisions
Rotational Kinematics
Telescope Design
Work
PHYS1025Q - Introductory Astronomy with Laboratory
Angular Mechanics
Atomic and Nuclear Physics
Momentum and Energy
Newtonian Kinematics
Newtonian Mechanics (Forces)
Optics
Quantum Physics
Special Relativity Theory
PHYS1030Q - Physics of the Environment
PHYS1201Q - General Physics I
Absolute Value
Angular Momentum
Energy
Fluid Statics and Dynamics
Forces
Linear Kinematics
Momentum and Collisions
Rotational Kinematics
Simple Harmonic Motion
Thermodynamics
Torque
Waves
Work
PHYS1202Q - General Physics II
AC Circuits
Ampere's Law
Atoms and Molecules
Capacitors
DC Circuits
Electric Field
Electric Force
Electric Potential
EM Waves
Energy
Faraday's Law
Gauss' Law
Inductance
Interference and Diffraction
Lenz's Law
Magnetic Fields
Magnetic Force
Magnetic Torque
Optics
Quantum Mechanics
RLC Circuits
PHYS1401Q - General Physics with Calculus I
Angular Momentum
Energy
Fluid Statics and Dynamics
Forces
Linear Kinematics
Momentum and Collisions
Rotational Kinematics
Simple Harmonic Motion
Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics (Advanced)
Torque
Waves
Work
PHYS1402Q - General Physics with Calculus II
AC Circuits
Ampere's Law
Atoms and Molecules
Capacitors
DC Circuits
Electric Field
Electric Force
Electric Potential
EM Waves
Energy
Faraday's Law
Gauss' Law
Inductance
Interference and Diffraction
Lenz's Law
Magnetic Fields
Magnetic Force
Magnetic Torque
Optics
Quantum Mechanics
RLC Circuits
PHYS1501Q - Physics for Engineers I
Angular Momentum
Energy
Fluid Statics and Dynamics
Linear Kinematics
Momentum and Collisions
Rotational Kinematics
Simple Harmonic Motion
Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics (Advanced)
Torque
Waves
Work
PHYS1502Q - Physics for Engineers II
AC Circuits
Ampere's Law
Atoms and Molecules
Capacitors
DC Circuits
Electric Field
Electric Force
Electric Potential
EM Waves
Energy
Faraday's Law
Gauss' Law
Inductance
Interference and Diffraction
Lenz's Law
Magnetic Fields
Magnetic Force
Magnetic Torque
Optics
Quantum Mechanics
RLC Circuits
PHYS1600Q - Introduction to Modern Physics
Atomic Spectra
Bohr Model of the Atom
Electric Force
Electrons
Gas Laws
Light
Magnetic Force
Quantum Mechanics
Radioactivity
Relativity
Structure of Matter
Uncertainty Principle
Waves
X-Rays
PHYS1601Q - Fundamentals of Physics I
Angular Momentum
Energy
Fluid Statics and Dynamics
Forces
Linear Kinematics
Momentum and Collisions
Rotational Kinematics
Simple Harmonic Motion
Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics (Advanced)
Torque
Waves
Work
PHYS1602Q - Fundamentals of Physics II
Capacitance
Charge
Current
DC Circuits
Electric Field
Electric Potential
Electromagnetic Waves
Gauss' Law
Induction
Interference and Diffraction
Magnetic Fields
Maxwell's Equations
Optics
Resistance
PHYSOTHER - Other
Algebra Review (fractions, factoring, simplification, etc.)
Angular Momentum
Calculus Review (differentiation, integration, etc.)
Energy
Fluid Statics and Dynamics
Forces
Linear Kinematics
Momentum
Momentum and Collisions
Review Material in a Prerequisite Course
Rotational Kinematics
Simple Harmonic Motion
Thermodynamics
Torque
Trigonometry
Waves
Work