| INSTRUCTOR: |
Dr. D.E. Winget
Department of Astronomy RLM 17.224 or Lab RLM 17.310 471-3404 or 471-6417 dew@astro.as.utexas.edu |
| OFFICE HOURS: |
MW 1:00-2:00 p.m. or by appointment
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| TEACHING ASSISTANT |
C.R. James
Department of Astronomy RLM 16.220 (or in 16.324) crj@astro.as.utexas.edu |
| OFFICE HOURS: |
MWF 4:30-5:30 or by appointment
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| TEXTBOOKS: | Required: Astronomy: The Cosmic Journey, by W.K. Hartmann |
| LEVEL OF COURSE: | This course is a descriptive survey of the field of astronomy. I will not emphasize mathematics; however, an understanding of basic algebra will be helpful. The course will provide you with a perspective on the universe, its scale, structure, contents, and evolution. The course is primarily lecture, although I will show a few short films, and I strongly recommend a trip to the telescope at Painter Hall. |
| EXAMS AND GRADES: | There will be a total of four in-class exams. Your grade will be determined from the best three exam scores, weighted 1/3 each. There will be an optional project which may be used to replace one additional exam score; the topic must be approved by me in advance of the announced topic deadline. As a result of this policy no make-up exams will be given. |
| DUMB QUESTIONS: | There is no such thing. ASK!! |
TERM PAPER GUIDELINES:
Structure = 20 points (10 for mechanics/style; 10 for bibliography)
Content = 20 points
Original Thinking = 10 points
Anyone turning a late proposal in will automatically have 10 points taken from his/her possible grade.
PROJECTS ARE DUE ON APRIL 25 (Friday)! NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!
EXAM #4 - Friday, May 2. There will be review sessions preceding the exam. Look for times/places in class.
Renee will NOT hold office hours on Friday, April 18 or Monday, April 21.