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Post by constance barrington on Mar 19, 2008 2:04:09 GMT -5
Astronomy
Instructor: Professor Constance Barrington
Office Hours: Drop by anytime, before or after class, or make an appointment.
Location of Office: In the Tower (Though post in the Astronomy Board)
Course Description: This is a course that's available to all years interested in Astronomy. Students may learn the names of stars, constellations and planets, as well as their location and movements, and describing the environments of planets and moons.
Course Requirements: There are no educational requirements other than a high reading level and an open mind. You will be required to read some works, but the material will be provided to you every class period.
Grading Policy: The course is divided into 4 lessons. At the end of each lesson an assignment might be given. Course material will be provided. At the beginning of each lesson assignments are due. There are points for attendance, assignments such as essays on observations, class participation, quizzes, and exams. A percentage grade will be given based on overall points.
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Term 24 Schedule : Astronomy
Lesson 1
All Years: Introduction to Astronomy
Homework & Quiz
Lesson 2
All Years: Solar Astronomy - Stars
Date TBA
Exam One on Lesson 1 and 2 for all years
Lesson 3
All Years: Planetary Science - Planets
Homework & Quiz
Lesson 4
All Years: Stellar Astronomy - Sun
Date TBA
Final Exam on lessons One through Four
[[Dates are subject to change during the term due to work in real life.]]
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