Astronomy 100, Spring 2004
ANNOUNCEMENTS last updated: 1/17/2004
Introduction
Welcome to the home page for Astronomy 100! This and subsequent
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and its requirement, and to better communicate important information
(schdules, office hours, announcements, etc) to you.
In these pages, you will find information regarding:
LECTURES,
HOMEWORK
and solutions),
the course
SCHEDULE,
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We hope that these pages serve you well. If you have any questions
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Course Description
This course is a one-semester introduction to the methods
and concepts of the physical universe. In this course, we
attempt to answer questions about how and why things move.
Textbook
Astronomy: The Evolving Universe, 9th Edition
by Zeilik
Mon 9:30am - 10:20am
Wed 9:30am - 10:20am
Fri 9:30am - 10:20am
Homework
There is no assigned homework in this course.
Exam #1 -- Fri, Feb. 13 9:30am - 10:20am
Exam #2 -- Fri, Mar. 05 9:30am - 10:20am
Exam #3 -- Fri, Apr. 02 9:30am - 10:20am
Exam #4 -- Fri, Apr. 23 9:30am - 10:20am
Mock Trial -- Due during last week of classes.
Final Exam -- TBA
These times, dates, and coverages are still tentative. Please
note that except for excused medical absences, THERE WILL
BE NO MAKE UP EXAMINATIONS! ANY EXAMS THAT YOU MISS WILL BE
GRADED AS A ZERO.
(Advice re: Exams)
Grades
33% of total grade from Best three of four hourly exams (3 x 13% each)
20% of total grade from Final Exam
14% of total grade from Mock Trial
13% of final grade from laboratory
10% of final grade from on-line quizzes
10% of final grade from Homework and Class Participation
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100% Total
Please note that This class will not be graded on a curve.
Lecturer
Dr. Steven D. Doty
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Denison University
Olin 109
OH: MWRF 8:00-8:30am, MWRF 10:30-11:00am, R 9:30-10:30am
If you have any questions, or comments, please e-mail them to me at
doty@cc.denison.edu. Thanks!