Moberly Area Community College - Science
Associate Professor of Physical Science at Moberly Area Community College
Higher Education
Woodrow
Petrovic
Columbia, Missouri Area
Experienced Associate Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Analytical Skills, Curriculum Development, Public Speaking, Mathematics, and Physics.
Be true to yourself, but still leave the world better than you found it.
Graduate Physics Teaching Assistant
Administer laboratory instruction to undergraduate students through demonstration and correlating corroborated theory with direct observation.
Graduate Physics Research Assistant
Analyze Neutron Scattering data to determine atomic and magnetic orientations in Spinel structures.
Associate Professor of Physical Science
● Instructor of record for several sections of physics, engineering, and mathematics courses
● Prepare syllabi, lesson plans, and lab activities for classes of approximately 20 students
Courses Taught
Physical Science:
Engineering Physics I¹
Engineering Physics II¹
Engineering Statics
Foundations of Physics¹
Tech Physics¹
Introduction to Astronomy
Mathematics:
College Algebra
Fundamentals of Algebra
Fundamentals of Math
Course Development:
●General Physics I Freshman-level, Algebra-based Physics series on mechanics, gravity, and heat as required for pre-medical and pre-veterinary students.
●General Physics II Freshman-level, Algebra-based Physics series on electricity, magnetism, and optics as required for pre-medical and pre-veterinary students.
Professional Service
Regular Committees:
August 2016 to May 2018; President’s Faculty Advisory Council, member
August 2012 to May 2016; Faculty Forum, member
Event and Appointment-based Service:
2017; Solar Eclipse Planning Committee
2016; Academic Dishonesty Appeals Committee
2015 to 2016; Lead Instructor: Evaluate adjunct and dual-credit instructors
2014 to 2016; FBLA Day: Physics presentations for visiting high school students
2012 to 2016; UCAN2: Physics presentations for visiting middle school students
Professional Presentations:
April 7, 2018 Saturday Afternoon Science at Stephen’s; Stephen’s College; Columbia, Missouri
June 5-8, 2017 MACC STEAM Camp; Moberly Area Community College; Moberly, Missouri
[1] Lab Course
Adjunct Instructor of Physical Science and Mathematics
Instructor of record for a few sections of fundamental mathematics courses
Teach assigned day and evening courses at main campus and Columbia satellite.
Master of Science - MS
Physics
Graduate Physics Teaching Assistant
Administer laboratory instruction to undergraduate students through demonstration and correlating corroborated theory with direct observation.
Graduate Physics Research Assistant
Analyze Neutron Scattering data to determine atomic and magnetic orientations in Spinel structures.
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Physics
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