Astronomy 100: Introduction to Astronomy
Spring 2005
Discussion Section Syllabus
Section 0101 Monday 9:00-9:50 a.m.
Section 0102 Monday 10:00-10:50 a.m.
Room CSS 2400
Ashley Zauderer
Office: CSS 0252
(Ground floor of CSS building. Enter the door with the key swipe closest to the small parking lot, DD. Walk straight ahead
and then turn right at the second hallway. My office will be the 3rd door on your right.)
Office Phone: (301) 405-1545
Cell phone: (404) 784-1359
Messages: My office phone is shared with 3 other TA’s. Please leave YOUR name, MY name, and your section number!
Email: azaudere@astro.umd.edu
Section Web site: www.astro.umd.edu/~astr100/section
Office hours: Mondays 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. & Wednesdays 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., or by appointment
I am here to help, so contact me if you have any questions. I will be happy to meet
with you at other times, and the other TA’s are also available.
Check the course Web site at www.astro.umd.edu/~miller/ASTR100 for their office hours and contact information.
Textbook: The Essential Cosmic Perspective (3rd ed.) by Bennett et al. (ISBN 0-805-38933-4)
Discussion Section Summary: The purpose of discussion is to review, expand upon and answer your questions
from Astronomy 100 lectures in a smaller group setting. In part, this will be accomplished through a graded
activity in each Discussion section. To get the most out of our weekly meetings, come prepared with questions and
topics from lectures, your readings or homework.
Grading: Out of a total of 700 points for this course, 150 points come from your attendance and participation in
Discussion. There will be an activity each week, worth approximately 10 points. Additional take-home
assignments may be given over the course of the semester. There is no extra credit or make-up work available for
these points if you miss class.***
Attendance Policy: Attendance at each Discussion section is expected and is to your benefit. If you know that you
will be absent for a reason excused by the University, contact me as soon as possible, and a make-up can be
scheduled within a week of your excused absence. Official excuses include University sponsored athletic trips,
religious holidays, documented illnesses, etc. Except in the case of an emergency, you must tell me about your
absence BEFORE your discussion section meets. Send an email or leave a message by phone.
Academic Honesty: You should do your own work and abide by University policies on academic integrity.
Cheating, plagarism or any other form of dishonesty will not be tolerated!
MAIN POINTS:
Discussions are important for your GRADE and your understanding of the material.
Contact me if you must miss a lecture or discussion section for any reason. Communication is key.
I’m glad that you are in this section and taking Astronomy 100!