The goal of this course is for students to enhance their view of the physical world by allowing them to acquire a basic understanding of the solar system using recentlyavailable astronomical data. Major topics include scale models, planetary properties, earth-sun relationships, lunar geology, terrestrial planets, jovian planets, natural satellites and ring systems, asteriods, comets, meteoriods, meteors, meteorites, interplanetary space probes, and formation theories.
This course will focus on conceptual understanding rather than mathematical manipulation. However, as mathematics is the language of science, it is expected that you can perform basic algebraic calculations and recognize basic geometric relations throughout the course.
Class Notes
Welcome to Astronomy 1122 (Fall 2018)
Please continue to monitor this space for important information and course and updates.
This page will be updated on a regular basis. However, here are a few announcements to help you get started:
- Exam 1 is expected to be returned and disussed on Tuesday, Septmebr 17th. Current course standings (Exam average, HW average, Lab average, Quiz average, Total points, and Course average as of Friday, September 14th) will be posted on Blackboard shortly. Stay tuned.
- Be sure to read Chapter 7.1-7.3 for class on Tuesday, September 18th. Be prepared to "celebrate" those section of Chapter 7 with an "Information Festival" near the start of class on Tuesday.
Class Resources
- Detailed Class Information (Syllabus)
- Summary of Rules for Significant Digits in Calculations (with examples)
- MasteringAstronomy Homework Assignments
- Study Guide for Exam I
- The Great American Eclipse of 2017