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Astronomy 122 introduces students to the structure and evolution of our Sun and other stars. The course includes an introduction to the theories of the forces of nature as they pertain to the study of stellar birth, structure, evolution, and death. The course includes an introduction to the physics required for this study.
http://pages.uoregon.edu/jimbrau/astr122
Instructor:
Prof. Jim Brau
Telephone: (541) 346-4766
414B Willamette (enter through 414 Willamette)
e-mail: jimbrau@uoregon.edu
Class HoursMWF 9:00 pm - 9:50 pm |
Office HoursMon 11-11:30 am |
TextAstronomy Today |
Course Outline for Astronomy 122 (TENTATIVE)
| Date | Chapter | Topic |
| Sep 26 Sep 28 Sep 30 Oct 3 Oct 5 Oct 7 Oct 10 |
Chapters 1 & 2 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6 2.1, 2.3, 2.7, 2.8 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapters 1-5 Chapters 1-5 |
Introduction Charting the Heavens . . . and the Copernican Revolution Radiation Spectroscopy Telescopes Review Exam #1 |
| Oct 12 Oct 14 Oct 17 Oct 19 Oct 21 Oct 24 Oct 26 |
Chapter 16 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 17 Chapter 17 Chapters 16 & 17 Chapters 16 & 17 |
The Sun Measuring the Stars Red Giants and White Dwarfs Review Exam #2 |
| Oct 28 Oct 31 Nov 2 Nov 4 Nov 7 Nov 9 Nov 11 Nov 14 |
Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 20 Chapters 18, 19 & 20 Chapters 18, 19 & 20 |
The Interstellar Medium Star Formation Stellar Evolution Review Exam #3 |
| Nov 16 Nov 18 Nov 21 Nov 23 Nov 25 Nov 28 Nov 30 Dec 2 |
Chapter 21 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 -- Project due -- THANKSGIVING Chapter 22 Chapters 21 & 22 Chapters 21 & 22 |
Stellar Explosion Neutron Stars and Black Holes (no lecture) HOLIDAY Review Exam #4 |
Reading Assignments
Students should read the material before the lecture in order to benefit most from the discussions in class.
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- see also the list of
Recommended Homework.
Quizzes and Exams
There will be frequent quizzes in class. Clickers will be used for the quizzes.You will need a clicker the 2nd week of class. If you don't have one already, they are available at the Duck Store.
Then, be sure to register your clicker ID on the Canvas.
Tentative Exam Schedule (Caution: dates may change and will be finalize during term. )
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Exams - reviews,
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Astronomy Course Project:
An astronomy course project is required of each student. The project might be a report on a topic of interest, a report of an observational exercise, or a report on the design of an astronomical instrument, to name a few possibilities. For more information refer to the project web page.
Grading:
Four midterm exams will be given, with 75% course grade based on the three highest midterm scores. The breakdown for the course grade isThere will be no make-up exams. Successful completion (C or better grade) on three of the exams is required to pass the course. One exam is optional, as long as three exams are passed with a grade of C or better. Class attendance is mandatory as the exams will contain material from the lectures as well as the textbook. There will also be occasional short quizzes given in class for extra credit. Students must be able to calculate numerical problems using fundamental algebra to earn an A in the course.
Three best midterm exams 75% (25% each) Quizzes 10% Course project 15%
Academic Dishonesty:
Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. This includes any form of cheating, plagiarism, or fabrication. All work must be your own, produced exclusively for this course. For additional information on plagiarism, refer to the UO Library information. Academic dishonesty can result in receipt of a failing grade on the specific assignment or even receiving an F in the course. Additional information on academic conduct is available from the Student Conduct Code page. Every violation will be dealt with seriously and noted on student disciplinary records.