Astronomy 105 Fall 1994

Dr. John Wallin

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    • Introduction

    Welcome to Astronomy 105. This course is designed to give you an overview of the sky, the planets, and the scientific method. It has been designed for non-science majors who wish to gain a better understanding of the universe around them. A mathematical background of approximately high-school algebra will be assumed in this course. Astronomy 105 is the first in a two semester introductory sequence about the universe.

    Evaluation

    There will be three major tests during the semester and a final exam In addition to these three exams, there will be at least 4 surpise quizzes during the semester. A weekly Lab Section is a required part of the course. In the lab, you will be given assignments to reinforce the material covered in the lecture portion of the course.

    Class Material

    The material covered in the class will be defined by the lectures. We will be closely following the book Astronomy Today by Chaisson and McMillian, but additional material may be brought in from other sources. During the lectures, I will clarify and emphasis the important points in the text.

    Academic Honor Policy

    You are encouraged to study and work together on homework and laboratory assignments. On the midterm exams, final exam, and quizzes, you must work alone. If you are caught cheating during test, you will be brought before the academic honor council. If you are found guilty, this may be entered in your transcript and could result in you failing the class.

    Makeup Policy

    There is no makeup available for the surprise quizzes given during the semester. To take the final exam at an alternative time, you need to get permission in advance from the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and from Dr. Wallin. One makeup lab will be scheduled for students. No other lab makeups will be allowed, except under extraordinary circumstances. There will be no schedule makeup exams for the midterms. Students missing the midterms may be given the opportunity to take an alternative version of the test IF there are extraordinary circumstances.
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