Prof. Jim Brau
346-4766
414B Willamette (enter through 414 Willamette)
e-mail: jimbrau@uoregon.edu
TuTh ~~~~~ 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm 182 Lillis Hall
MW 10-11 AM (or by appointment)
Astronomy TodayChaisson and McMillan Sixth Edition, 2008
| Date | Chapter | Topic |
| 1/6 1/8 1/13 1/15 1/20 |
Chapter 3 & 4 Chapter 4 & 5 Chapter 3, 4 & 5 Chapter 3, 4 & 5 |
Introduction Radiation & Spectroscopy Spectroscopy & Telescopes Review Exam #1 |
| 1/22 1/27 1/29 2/3 2/5 |
Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 17 Chapters 16 & 17 Chapters 16 & 17 |
The Sun Measuring the Stars Red Giants and White Dwarfs Review Exam #2 |
| 2/10 2/12 2/17 2/19 2/24 |
Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapters 18, 19 & 20 Chapters 18, 19 & 20 |
The Interstellar Medium Star Formation Stellar Evolution Review Exam #3 |
| 2/26 3/3 3/5 3/10 3/12 |
Chapter 21 Chapter 22 --Project due (review for Final) |
Stellar Explosion Neutron Stars and Black Holes Special Topics Final Review Notes |
| 3/18 |
Comprehensive |
FINAL EXAM |
| Chapter | Read before class on: |
| Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 |
January 6 January 8 January 13 January 22 January 27 February 10 February 12 February 17 February 26 March 5 |
| Exam | Date | Material Covered |
|
#1 #2 #3 Final |
Jan 20 Feb 5 Feb 24 Mar 18, 1pm |
chapters 3, 4 & 5
chapters 16 & 17 chapters 18, 19 & 20 comprehensive |
Three midterms and a final will be given, with 90% of the course grade based equally on the two highest midterm scores and the final score, and 10% on the class project. This gives the following breakdown for the course:
Two best Mid-terms 60%
Course Project 10%
Final Exam 30%
There will be no make-up exams. Successful completion of the final exam and the course project are required to pass the course. Class attendance is mandatory as the exams will contain material from the lectures as well as the textbook. There will also be occasional short quizes given in class for extra credit. Students must be able to calculate numerical problems using fundamental algebra to earn an A in the course.