AST 358 "Galaxies and the Universe"

Prof. Gregory A. Shields

Spring 2011

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Welcome to AST 358. This is an upper division course aimed at Astronomy majors but suitable for qualified science and engineering majors. AST 358 is NOT suitable for nonscience majors; the appropriate course is AST 309. Topics include the Milky Way, external galaxies, and the Big Bang. Physics 316 (E&M) is required; AST 352K or AST 307 are recommended. The class meets at 2 - 3:15 TTh in RLM 15.216B.
  • Announcements and assignments will be made available on Blackboard.
  • OFFICE HOURS (Spring 2011): Prof. Shields, RLM 15.224, to be announced (Phone 471-1402; shieldsga@mail.utexas.edu); TA to be announced
  • HELP SESSION: To be announced
  • HOMEWORK RULES: Show your work, don't give just a numerical answer. Partial credit will be given when appropriate. You are encouraged to discuss homework with classmates but you must write up your own homework paper independently.
  • STAR PARTIES: RLM Hall--Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. (8:00 during daylight time) at the 16-inch telescope on the roof of RLM above the 17th floor. Painter Hall--UT students, faculty and staff night Fridays approximately from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. General public viewing Saturdays from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. (except when there is an evening football game -- no parking!) Check Astronomy Department website for exact hours, which vary during the year depending on the time of sunset.
  • Painter Hall Observatory Painter Hall is on 24th street just north of the Tower. Take the elevator to the top floor, then follow the signs to the Observatory.

    HANDOUTS

    Course Description (PDF) Syllabus (not available)
    Homework 1 (not available)
    Last updated January 3, 2011
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