Astronomy 101 Sections 3&4 Fall 2008

Introduction to Astronomy.

Paul Eskridge

Section 3 Time: TH: 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Section 4 Time: TH: 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM

Place: 289 Wissink Hall

Required Text Book: "Universe: Stars & Galaxies", Freedman & Kaufmann, 2008 

For background information: go the web page of the text book Universe.

My office is Room 346, Wissink Hall.
Phone: (389)-1840
email: paul.eskridge@mnsu.edu
Office Hours:  M:12-4PM, T:10-11AM, W:11AM-3PM, H:10-11AM
               
Course Web-page:  http://odin.physastro.mnsu.edu/~eskridge/astr101/

Course Syllabus and Class Notes

Comments and Information on Grading

Any student found using a cell-phone during any examination or quiz will receive a zero on that examination or quiz.

Exams: Six quizzes in class : September 9
                              September 23
                              October 9
                              October 23
                              November 13
                              December 2

       Quizzes will total 36% of the final grade (6% each).  A missed quiz can
           be made up by visiting the Observatory five times.  A total of six 
           Observatory visits will be accepted for credit.

       Mid-Term exams: on September 30 and November 4, contribute 15% each to 
           the final grade.

       Section 3 Final exam: Wednesday December 10, 10:15--12:15
       Section 4 Final exam: Friday December 12, 10:15--12:15
       Final Exam will count 34% of the final grade.

This course will be graded on a curve.  I expect, but do NOT promise, that
the class average will be in the C range  

Make-up Policy: No make-up for final exam.  No early finals.
                Make-up tests will be offered only with prior arrangement.
                Medical and family emergencies will be the only exceptions.
                In such cases documentation MUST be provided.