Astronomy 162
Introduction to Stellar, Galactic, & Extragalactic Astronomy
Mo Tu We Th Fr 10:30 am, 1008 Evans Hall
Course Instructor: Prof. Barbara Ryden
Office: 4035 McPherson Lab (fourth floor), 140 W. 18th Ave.
Office Hours: Mo We Th 9am - 10:30am, or by appointment
Phone: 292-4562
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Astronomy 162 is an overview of the entire universe - a rather daunting
prospect, isn't it? After a brief introductory section, the course
is divided into three parts. First, we will investigate the structure
and evolution of stars. Next, moving to larger scales, we will
study the structure and evolution of galaxies. Finally, we will
investigate the structure and evolution of the universe taken
as a whole: how did the universe begin, and what will its ultimate
fate be? The course will emphasize topics of current interest in
astronomy. It will cover not merely what astronomers have discovered,
but also HOW astronomers make their discoveries. Science is not
merely a list of dusty facts preserved in textbooks; science is
an ongoing adventure.
And here are a couple of my favorite ``pretty picture'' links:
These links will contain the professor's lecture notes (as they are
written) and other sources of information. I will try to
have a preliminary version of the lecture notes online by 6 pm
on the day before each lecture. Shortly after each lecture, I
will revise the notes, if necessary, to reflect what I actually
discussed in class. Preliminary versions of the notes are
designated by an ``Under Construction'' icon.
Week 1: January 6 - January 10:
The Sun
Week 5: February 3 - February 7:
Stellar Corpses
Week 6: February 10 - February 14:
Black Holes
Week 7: February 17 - February 21:
Our Galaxy
Week 8: February 24 - February 28:
Other Galaxies
Week 9: March 3 - March 7:
Cosmology
The course grade will be determined from the results of 4 in-class quizzes
and the final exam. See the course syllabus
for more details on exams and the makeup and grading policies.
Quiz 1: Friday, January 24: average score = 36.3 correct
Quiz 2: Friday, February 7: average score = 35.4 correct
Quiz 3: Friday, February 21: average score = 35.8 correct
Quiz 4: Friday, March 7: average score = 37.7 correct
Final Exam: Monday, March 17, 9:30 - 11:18 am, 1008 Evans Lab
Senior Final: to be determined
Grade scale for quizzes:
- 43 - 50 correct = A
- 36 - 42 correct = B
- 29 - 35 correct = C
- 22 - 28 correct = D
- 0 - 21 correct = E
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Updated: 2003 Mar 9 [Barbara Ryden]
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