Course Syllabus
Astronomy 162 is a General Education Curriculum (GEC) Physical Science
course in the Natural Science category. The goals for this course include:
- understanding the theories and methods of modern astrophysics,
- investigating the relationship between science and technology.
Learning Objectives:
- To investigate the basic facts, principles, theories and methods of
modern science as practiced in astrophysics.
- To learn important events in the history of astrophysics, particularly
the discovery of the size and age of the Universe and our place within
it.
- To explain the role of modern technology in the
investigation of astrophysical phenomena.
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to investigate or establish procedures for the investigation of all
reported cases of student academic misconduct. The term "academic
misconduct" includes all forms of student academic misconduct wherever
committed; illustrated by, but not limited to, cases of plagiarism and
dishonest practices in connection with examinations. Instructors shall
report all instances of alleged academic misconduct to the committee
(Faculty Rule 3335-5-487). For additional information, see the Code of
Student Conduct
(http://studentaffairs.osu.edu/info\_for\_students/csc.asp).
Note: Students with disabilities that have been certified by the
Office of Disability Services will be appropriately accommodated, and
should inform the instructor as soon as possible of their needs. The
Office of Disability Services is located in 150 Pomerene Hall, 1760 Niel
Avenue, telephone 292-3307; TDD 292-0901; http://www/ods.ohio-state.edu
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Week 1:
Introduction, Nature of Light and Matter (Textbook Chapter 4)
Week 2:
Our star, the Sun. (Textbook Chapter 14).
Week 3:
Nature of Stars. (Textbook Chapter 13)
Week 4:
Star Formation. (Textbook Chapter 15)
Wednesday October 14: Test 1
Week 5:
Stellar Evolution: Low mass stars (Textbook Chapter 16)
Week 6:
Stellar Evolution: High mass stars. (Textbook Chapter 17)
Week 7:
Neutron Stars and Black Holes. (Textbook Chapter 17)
Wednesday November 4: Test 2.
Week 8:
Our Galaxy: the Milky Way. (Textbook Chapter 19)
Week 9:
Galaxies (Textbook Chapters 18)
Week 10:
Active Galaxies (Textbook Chapter 18)
Week 11:
Cosmology (Textbook Chapter 20)
Monday November 30: Test 3. Friday: Last Class