Earth Science 1124

EARTH SCIENCE 1124 – Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

A study of stars, galaxies, deep space objects, and cosmology utilizing the latest astronomical discoveries. Major topics include constellations, the Sun, stellar types, motions, parallax, magnitudes, luminosity, spectra, classifications, clusters, evolution, quasars, nebula, galaxy classification and composition, the Big Bang, inflation, and cosmology. Prerequisite: Math 0481 with a grade of C or better or a qualifying score on the Math Placement Exam.

4 Credit Hourss

COURSE MATERIALS

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DVDs
Fifteen half-hour DVD programs to view from the Astronomy: Observations and Theories series

ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE
Must attend one of the scheduled orientation sessions.

EVALUATION/GRADING
Twelve lab exercises, four exams, observation log

COURSE OUTLINE

*Number*	*Required Text*	*Study Guide*	*DVD Lessons*	*Activity*	*Exam Number*
I
1. The Study of the Universe	Stars and Galaxies, pp. 1-10 and Appendix A, pp. 604-611	Study Guide, pp. 1-12	#1: The Study of the Universe	Lab. Ex. #21 “Math for Introductory Astronomy”
2. Observing the Sky	Stars and Galaxies, pp. 11-30 and Appendix B, pp 612-624	Study Guide, pp. 13-30	#2: Observing the Sky	Lab Ex. #20 “Using a Star Finder”
3. Celestial Cycles	Stars and Galaxies, pp. 31-48	Study Guide, pp. 31-50	#3: Celestial Cycles	Begin working on Observing Log	1
II 4. The Birth of Astronomy	Stars and Galaxies,	Study Guide, pp. 51-74	#4: The Birth of Astronomy	Work on observing log
	pp. 49-74
6. Astronomical Tools	Stars and Galaxies, pp. 98-121	Study Guide, pp. 75-98	#5: Astronomical Tools	Lab Ex. #22 “Electromagnetic Radiation”
7. The Science of Starlight	Stars and Galaxies, pp. 122-141	Study Guide, pp. 99-122	#6: The Science of Starlight	Lab Ex. #30 “Stellar Spectra and Classification”
8. The Sun - Our Star	Stars and Galaxies, pp. 142-166	Study Guide, pp. 123-142	#7 The Sun - Our Star	Lab Ex. #26 “Our Star–The Sun”	2
III
9. The Family of Stars	Stars and Galaxies, pp. 167-191	Study Guide pp. 143-164	#8: The Family of Stars	Lab Ex. #29 “Stellar Brightness” Lab Ex. #27 “Stellar Parallax – Measuring the Distance to Stars”
10. The Interstellar Medium	Stars and Galaxies, pp. 192-209	Study Guide, None		Lab Ex. #33 “The Material Between Stars”
11. Stellar Birth	Stars and Galaxies, pp. 210-231	Study Guide, pp. 165-186	#9: Stellar Birth	Lab. Ex. # 28 “The Moving Stars”
12. Stellar Evolution	Stars and Galaxies, pp. 232-254	Study Guide, None		Lab Ex. #32 “Variable Stars”
13. Stellar Death	Stars and Galaxies, pp. 256-278	Study Guide, pp. 187-206	#10: Stellar Death
14. Stellar Remnants	Stars and Galaxies, pp. 279-301	Study Guide, pp. 207-224	#11: Stellar Remnants	Lab Ex. #31 “H–R Diagram”	3
IV
15. Our Galaxy - the Milky Way	Stars and Galaxies, pp. 302-329	Study Guide, pp. 225-246	#12: Our Galaxy - the Milky Way
16. Galaxies	Stars and Galaxies, pp. 330-354	Study Guide, pp. 247-266	#13: Galaxies	Lab Ex. #34 “Galaxies”
17. Active Galaxies	Stars and Galaxies, 355-368	Study Guide, pp. 267-282	#14: Active Galaxies
18. Cosmology	Stars and Galaxies, pp. 369-395	Study Guide, pp. 283-306	#15: Cosmology		4

05/27/2010