ASTRONOMY 001
Ticket
Number 3048
6:50 – 10:00 P.M. Thursday Room: Inst-1015
Instructor.................... Professor Charles Mallory
Email.......................... charles.mallory@ieee.org
Web Address.............. http://www.TheMalloryFamily.net
This location will contain old quizzes, test, handouts and grades
Office Hours................ Tuesday
and Thursday 6:15 PM to 6:50 PM in the instructional building faculty offices
SLO:...................................... Student
Learning Outcomes (SLO).
1.
Understanding of the methods
astronomers use to explore the natural phenomena of the universe, including
observation, hypothesis development, and evaluation of evidence. This
understanding will be demonstrated by quizzes and tests and in-class
discussions.
2.
Have a working knowledge of the
historical development of key astronomical concepts such as the ever-unfolding
discovery of our place in the universe, including the latest developments in
planetology and cosmology. This knowledge will be demonstrated by quizzes and
tests and in-class discussions.
3.
Acquire a sense of social
responsibility in areas of environmental concern such as global warming,
resource conservation and pollution, as evidenced by in-class discussions.
Text............................ Horizons Exploring the Universe,
by Michael A. Seeds (Please wait until after the first day of class
before you purchase the book.)
Class Description:....... This
is an introductory course in the general principles of astronomy. Topics included are the sun, planets, and
other members of the solar system; stars, their motions, composition, and
evolution; novae, pulsars, quasars and galaxies.
Attendance:................. Attendance will be
taken each class meeting and will count for 5% of your final grade.
Quizzes:..................... Quizzes will be given each class meeting,
and will count for 20% of your final grade.
The quiz questions will primarily come from the previous class lecture
along with some questions from the book.
The quizzes may consist of True/False, Multiple Choice, Fill in the
Blank, Matching and Short Answer questions.
Tests:.......................... Tests
will be given up to five times during the semester and will count for 30% of
your final grade. The midterm questions
will ONLY be taken from the quizzes. Tests will not be cumulative and will only
consist of quiz questions since the previous test.
Final:.......................... The
Final will count for 45% of your final grade.
The final questions will ONLY be taken from the
tests. The final will be cumulative and
cover all tests and the last quiz. Failure
to take the final exam will result in an automatic fail in the course.
Extra Credit:................ 5% Extra
credit will be given to students that attend a planetarium show at the Griffith
Observatory.
Grading:..................... Grading
will be performed on a semi-modified curve. The grade you will earn
will be based on the following scale:
A 90% - 100%
B 75% - 89%
C 60% - 74%
D 45% - 59%
F 0% - 44%
I guarantee that you will receive at least the above grade if not
higher due to modifications of the curve to fit the class performance.
Grade Breakdown: Attendance
5%
Quizzes 20%
Tests 30%
Final
Exam 45%
Tentative Lecture Schedule Updated October 23rd, 2010 |
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Date |
Day |
Chap |
Material |
Pages |
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Sept 2, 2010 |
Thursday |
Intro |
Introduction, Class Description, Syllabus Review |
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1 |
The Scale of the Cosmos |
1-8 (8) |
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Sept 9,
2010 |
Thursday |
2 |
The Sky |
9-19
(10) |
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3 |
Cycles of the Sky |
20-41
(21) |
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Sept
13, 2010 |
Monday |
Last Day to Drop classes without incurring fees or with a refund |
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Sept
16, 2010 |
Thursday |
4 |
The Origin of Modern Astronomy |
42-67
(25) |
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Sept
23, 2010 |
Thursday |
Test 1 – Chapters 1, 2, 3 and Introduction (In Class Test) |
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5 |
Astronomical Tools |
68-91 (23) |
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6 |
Atoms and Starlight (1/2) |
92-109
(17) |
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Take Home Quiz, Chapters 4 |
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Sept
24, 2010 |
Friday |
Last Day
to Drop without receiving a “W” |
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Sept
30, 2010 |
Thursday |
In class quiz will cover chapter 5 |
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6 |
Atoms and Starlight (2/2) |
92-109 (17) |
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7 |
The Sun – Our Star |
110-131
(21) |
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8 |
Properties of Stars |
132-155
(23) |
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Oct 7, 2010 |
Thursday |
In class quiz will cover chapters 6, 7 & 8 |
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9 |
The Formation and Structure of Stars |
156-181
(25) |
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10 |
The Death of Stars |
182-206
(24) |
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Oct 14,
2010 |
Thursday |
Test 2
– Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 (In Class Test) |
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11 |
Neutron Stars and Black Holes |
207-227(20) |
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Take
Home Quiz, Chapters 9 & 10 |
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Oct 21,
2010 |
Thursday |
No Class - Instructor Ill |
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Oct 28,
2010 |
Thursday |
12 |
The Milky Way Galaxy |
228-253
(25) |
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13 |
Galaxies |
254-275
(21) |
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14 |
Galaxies with Active Nuclei |
276-294
(18) |
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In class quiz will cover chapter 11 |
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Nov 4,
2010 |
Thursday |
15 |
Cosmology |
295-321
(26) |
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16 |
The Origin of the Solar System |
322-344
(22) |
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In class quiz will cover chapters 12, 13 & 14 |
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Nov 11.
2010 |
Thursday |
Veteran’s
Day - HOLIDAY (College CLOSED) - No Class |
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Nov 18,
2010 |
Thursday |
Test 3 - Chapters 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 (In Class Test) |
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17 |
The Earthlike Planets |
345-379
(34) |
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Take Home Quiz, Chapters 15 & 16 |
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Nov 19,
2010 |
Friday |
Last day to Drop with a “W” |
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Nov 25,
2010 |
Thursday |
Thanksgiving - HOLIDAY (College CLOSED) - No Class |
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Dec 2,
2010 |
Thursday |
17 |
The Earthlike Planets |
345-379
(34) |
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18 |
Worlds of the Outer Solar System |
380-410
(30) |
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No in class quiz |
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Dec 9,
2010 |
Thursday |
19 |
Meteorites, Asteroids and Comets |
411-429
(18) |
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20 |
Life on Other Worlds |
430-450
(20) |
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Test 4 – Chapters 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20 (Take Home Test) |
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Dec 16,
2010 |
Thursday |
Final
Exam Chapters 1 - 20 |
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Turn in Take Home Test 4 |
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