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Information about the astr1030 course offered at the university of colorado boulder in the fall of 2008. It includes details about the course objectives, required text, lectures, homework, laboratories, observing sessions, exams, and grading. Students are encouraged to attend lectures, complete homework assignments, and participate in laboratories and observing sessions. The course covers topics related to the origins of the solar system, physics, the solar system, and life in the universe.
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Duane D-119Office Hours:
Mon. & Wed.: 10:00 -
11:00. Phone:
2-6944; (2-1560 laboratory).
Email:
ASTR1030 - FALL, 2008. LECTURE 1; PAGE 2
Take ASTR1010 or ASTR1110.
Introductory Solar System
Astronomy
Introductory Extra-Solar
Astronomy
Course Units
Lab
Major
Course Units
Lab
Major
Lab
Non-Science 1020*
No
Non-Science
No
Non-Science 1120** 3
No
Non-Science
Lab
Science
No
Science
ASTR 1010, 1110, or 1030 is a prerequisite.* Can be taken in any order.
ASTR1030 - FALL, 2008. LECTURE 1; PAGE 4
Homework:
Homework is due on Wednesdays every other week. The web
page describes how to present homework. A project will count as two home-work sets. The best 6 of 7 homework scores will make up 22% of the grade. Laboratories:
All of the laboratory assignments are at the
Sommers-Bausch
Observatory
. In addition to 14 day laboratories (see syllabus), there are 2 night
observing sessions. Night observing dates and times will be assigned by yourTA.
Passing the laboratories is mandatory; if you fail the laboratory, you fail
the course. Observing:
The observing assignments are at the Sommers-Bausch Observa-
tory. Night observing dates and times are posted in a table on the web. DOYOUR OBSERVING EARLY IN THE SEMESTER! The last day may havecloud cover! Midterms:
Three times in the semester, we will have midterm exams taking up
the entire class. Exams will include multiple choice, short answer, and problemsolving. Note: Students with disabilities must provide documentation to Dis-abilities Services (2-8671) and confer with the instructor during the first twoweeks of the semester so that reasonable accommodations may be made.
Final Exam:
The final exam is on Tuesday, December 14, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. It is
cumulative; it covers all the material in the course including lectures, text,homework, observing, and planetarium shows. Exams will include multiplechoice, short answer, and problem solving. Grading:
Grades are based on:
Origins:
Where did we come from?
Origins:
How did the solar system form?
Origins:
What can we learn from extra-solar planets?
Physics:
How do we send a spacecraft to Mars?
Physics:
How do rings form?
Physics:
What causes aurora?
Solar System:
Is/was there water on Mars?
Solar System:
Why is pluto different than the other planets?
Life:
Why is their life on Earth, and not on the other planets (or so we think)?
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