COLLEGE
OF SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS
DEPARTMENT
OF PHYSICS
ASTRONOMY 1010
ASTRONOMY OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: (3
hours) Astronomy from early ideas of the cosmos to modern observational
techniques. The solar system planets, satellites, and minor bodies.
The origin and evolution of the solar system. Slides, films, classroom
demonstrations and planetarium shows are used throughout to aid in classroom
discussions. Three lecture-discussions per week.
GENERAL LECTURE INFORMATION FOR SUMMER SEMESTER 2016
INSTRUCTOR:
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Dr. Joseph
H. Jones |
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Office:
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Office hours: 1040-1140 F - Rogers,
1315-1415 MTW - Planetarium |
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Office
phone: |
Planetarium phone (info
announcements): 706-864-1471
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E-mail: |
SECTION
A (CRN 1060) 0830-1040 MTWRF, Rogers 109 Jones
TEXT AND OTHER MATERIAL:
Required: Lecture - Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy Latest Ed
by Prather, Slater, Adams, Brissenden
Optional:
The Cosmic Perspective
(any recent editions)
by Bennett, Donahue, Schneider, & Voit, Addison Wesley Longman
Supplementary: Link
to on-line resourses
COURSE OBJECTIVES: The student will develop a basic understanding of the following content areas.
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Fundamental concepts of the Celestial Sphere
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Copernican Revolution, Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion, and Newton's Laws of Motion
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Methods of Solar System exploration, general & specific characteristics of the planets, and solar system formation
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Comparative planetology of the worlds of the inner Solar System
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METHOD
OF EVALUATION:
Test Average: 64%
(Test dates: see calendar below)
Final Exam: 16%
Participation: 20%
(~15 activities/quizzes - 8 points each)
COURSE
GRADING:
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Four exams will be given throughout the semester (see calendar below). The exam average will account for 64% of the final grade.
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A non-cumulative final exam will be given on the date of the Final Exam and will account for 16% of the final grade.
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There will be ~15 activities/quizzes (8 points each) that will be given throughout the semester, approximately once each week. The point total will account for 20% of the final grade.
Make-up exams will ONLY be given for a VALID excuse.
Students must notify
the professor by e-mail prior to the exam.
GRADE
SCALE:
A =
90 to 100; B = 80 to 89; C = 70 to 79; D = 60 to 69; F < 60
ATTENDANCE: Attendance will be taken by sign-in roll most class days. A student can be administratively withdrawn for missing 10% of the class meetings.
UNG Integrity Code: On my honor, I will not lie, cheat, steal, plagiarize, evade the truth or tolerate those who do.
Penalty for cheating will be a grade of F for the class. Lesser penalties may be applied at the discrestion of the professor.
Class Evaluations: Class evaluations at NGCSU are now conducted on-line through Banner. Evaluation of the class is considered a component of the course and students will not be permitted to access their course grade until the evaluation has been completed. The evaluations will be accessible beginning one week prior to Final Exam week.
Disability Services: This university is committed to
equal access to its programs, services, and activities, and welcomes
otherwise qualified students with disabilities. Students who require
accommodations and services must register with Disability Services and
submit supporting documentation. Disability Services provides accommodation
memos for eligible students to give to their instructors. Students are
responsible for making arrangements with instructors, and must give
reasonable prior notice of the need for accommodation.
Check out
the
SUPPLEMENTAL SYLLABUS PAGE for more info about Disability Services,
Academic Integrity Policies, On-line class evaluations, and more.
CALENDAR: This calendar may also be found on Dr. Jones' Web Page: http://faculty.ung.edu/jjones/joneshome/jjones.html