SCI-103-801 Intro Astronomy Fall 2015
Dr. Fred Jaquin, F350, 498-2437, jaquinr@sunyocc.edu
Class Time: T & Th 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm in F381
Text: Astronomy Notes by Nick Strobel available on-line at AstronomyNotes.com for no cost.
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Day
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T, Aug 25
2
Th, Aug 27
3
T, Sep 01
2
4
Th, Sep 03
5
T, Sep 08
3
6
Th, Sep 10
7
T, Sep 15
4
8
Th, Sep 17
9
T, Sep 22
5
10
Th, Sep 24
11
T, Sep 29
6
12
Th, Oct 01
13
T, Oct 06
7
14
Th, Oct 08
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T, Oct 13
8
15
Th, Oct 15
16
T, Oct 20
9
17
Th, Oct 22
18
T, Oct 27
10
19
Th, Oct 29
20
T, Nov 03
11
21
Th, Nov 05
22
T, Nov 10
12
23
Th, Nov 12
24
T, Nov 17
13
25
Th, Nov 19
26
T, Nov 24
14
27
Th, Nov 26
28
T, Dec 01
15
29
Th, Dec 03
30
T, Dec 08
16
31
Th, Dec 10
Tue, Dec 15 to Mon, 21 Dec
1
Topics
Course Intro, The Bulk Structure of the Sun
Energy Production in the Sun,
Interior of the Sun, Stellar Nomenclature I
Stellar Nomenclature II
Inter-relationships in Stellar Nomenclature
HR Diagrams, Exam #1
Discussion of the True Nature of Stars
The Universal Law of Gravity and Binary Stars
Stellar Evolution: The Star Formation Process
Properties of Main Sequence Stars and Giant Stars
The Future of Stars like the Sun
Type II Supernova and Stellar Recycling
Exam #2, Globular Star Clusters
Structure of the Milky Way
Fall Break: No Classes
The Core of the Milky Way
The Nature of Spiral Arms
The Hubble Classification of Galaxies, Local Group
Poor and Rich Galaxy Clusters
Galaxy Collisions, Exam #3
The Celestial Sphere
The Apparent Motion of the Stars
The Apparent Motion of the Sun
The Apparent Motion of the Moon
The Apparent Motion of the Planets
The Aristotelian World View
The Copernican Revolution
Thanksgiving Break – No Class
Kepler and Galileo, Exam #4
The Bulk Structure of the Solar System
The Formation of Planetary Systems
The Search for Planets around Other Stars
Final Exams - See Final Exam Schedule
Pre-Class Text Reading
Ch. 12: Our Sun and Stellar Structure
Ch. 11: Stellar Properties
HW #1 due
Ch. 11: Stellar Properties
HW #2 due
Ch. 5: Newton’s Law of Gravity
HW #3 due
Ch. 13: Lives and Deaths of Stars
HW #4 due
Ch. 13: Lives and Deaths of Stars
HW #5 due
Ch. 14: The Interstellar Medium and the Milky Way
HW #6 due
Ch. 14: The Interstellar Medium and the Milky Way
HW #7 due
Ch. 15: Other Galaxies and Active Galaxies
HW #8 due
Ch. 15: Other Galaxies and Active Galaxies
HW #9 due
Ch. 3: Astronomy Without a Telescope
HW #10 due
Ch. 3: Astronomy Without a Telescope
HW #11 due
Ch. 4: History of Astronomy
HW #12 due
Ch. 4: History of Astronomy
HW #13 due
Ch. 10: Solar System Fluff
HW #14 due
Ch. 10: Solar System Fluff
HW #15 due
Associated Lab
Lab #1: Star Maps
Lab #2: Star and Planet Locator
Lab #3: Luminosity of the Sun
No Lab Scheduled
Lab #4: The Motion of Stars
Lab #5: The Mass of Binary
Stars
Lab #6: The Size of Giant Stars
No Lab Scheduled
Lab #7: Bright and Nearby Stars
Lab #8: Structure of the Milky
Way
Lab #9: Hubble’s Law or Galaxy
Morphology
No Lab Scheduled
Lab #10: The Celestial Sphere
Lab #11: The Earth’s Orbit
Lab #12: The Shape of Planetary
Orbits
No Lab Scheduled
Introductory Astronomy SCI-103 Fall 2015 Course Information
Full syllabus can be found on Dr. Jaquin’s faculty web page at http://myhome.sunyocc.edu/~jaquinr/
CLASS SCHEDULE
OFFICE
HOURS
COURSE WEB
SITE
TEXTBOOK
ATTENDANCE
EXAMS
(80% 0F FINAL
GRADE)
ASSIGNMENTS &
QUIZZES
(20% OF FINAL
GRADE)
SCI-103-002
SCI-103-801
PHY10 3R-001
PHY-105L-001
Intro Astronomy:
MWF
Intro Astronomy:
TTh
Physics II Recitation: W
Physics I Lab
Th
9:05 pm to 9: 55 am, F381
4:30 pm to 5:45 am, F381
11:15 am to 12:05 pm, F368
11:00am to 1:50 pm,
F367
MF 10:10 am – 11:05 am, W 12:30 pm.– 2:30 pm, TTh 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm and by appointment
Information about and documents for this course are on Dr. Jaquin’s faculty web page available at http://myhome.sunyocc.edu/~jaquinr/. Click on the
HOT TIPS flashing button to access course documents.
Astronomy Notes by Nick Strobel available at http://www.astronomynotes.com/
Attendance at all lectures is required. If you anticipate missing a lecture or series of lectures see the instructor beforehand and he/she may be able to
provide some material that will mitigate the loss. You may be dropped from the class for lack of attendance.
As shown in the course schedule there will be four in-class exams during the semester and a 2 hour comprehensive final exam. Extensive study guides
will be supplied to guide your preparation for the exam. What is on the study guide will be on the exam. There are no make-up exams. If you cannot
or do not make a scheduled exam contact the instructor immediately. He/She may be able to make an accommodation. The final comprehensive exam
is worth 30 % of your final grade. The final exam grade will replace one lower in-class exam.
Please type all written assignments. Mathematical problems may be hand written. Please be certain to write your class meeting time on each
assignment. Late assignments are not accepted without extraordinary documented reasons
CELL PHONE
POLICY
Your final grade is computed using the following formula:
0.50 x (Average exam grade computed from all four 1-hour exams)
0.20 x (Homework & Quiz average)
+ 0.30 x (Final Comprehensive exam grade).
Final Grade
Letter grades will be determined from the numerically average grades described above at the discretion of the professor.
Accommodations for Students with disabilities: The Office of Accessibility Resources (OAR) at Onondaga Community College is available to assist
students who have a documented disability or who suspect they may have one. If you require an accommodation for this class please contact the office
in the Gordon Student Center, Room G130 or at 3115-498-2834. They will give you an accommodation form with copies to be shared with your
professors.
Onondaga Community College is now using the college email system to communicate important information to students. The college will no longer
send emails to personal email accounts. All college related emails will be sent via OCC email. Check your OCC email account often.
Homework: You are encouraged to work together on homework assignments so as to better learn the material. However, you must do your own
writing on the problems and assignments.
Exams: Cheating on exams will be dealt with swiftly and harshly.
Please turn your cell phones off during class unless you are expecting a significant call. In that event, tell your instructor that you may receive an
important call during class
HELP
Above all, talk to your instructor if you’re having difficulties. He/She may be able to help, but only if they know you’re struggling.
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YOUR FINAL
GRADE
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