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Astronomy 100

Introduction to Astronomy

G. R. Grist - Skyline College

 

 

“The sky calls to us.”  - Carl Sagan

 

ASTR100AA Syllabus (9:35 Start Time)

 

ASTR100AX Syllabus (11:10 Start Time)

 

Here are the details, the fine print if you will, of how the class runs.  You should download and read this so that you know what is expected.

Make sure that you use the correct one!

 

Constellation Observation

 

Here is the handout for the Constellation Observation assignment, due 14 February. Be sure to read through the assignment and ask any questions before you begin. You must follow the work standards from the syllabus; these are posted below for your convenience.

 

Work Standards

 

This is a handout detailing the work standards that are expected for any assignment that is done outside of class. Be sure that you read and understand this before starting any work. Please do not hesitate to ask if you any questions or need clarification.

 

Getting Started With WebAssign

 

Information of how to work with the online homework site.  If you have trouble, or need additional help, let me know.

 

WebAssign Login

 

Click on the link to go right to WebAssign’s Login page.

 

Schedule

 

A tentative schedule of lecture subjects and exams.  This will be updated as needed so check back periodically.

 

Observation Opportunities

 

Here is a list of places in the Bay Area where you have opportunities to do some telescopic observation. Be sure to call first to verify days and times of operation and remember that this is a weather dependant activity!

 

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MATH, ENGINEERING & SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT

Here is where you can meet with your fellow students and study, study, study!  You can also get some great help from real live physics tutors who can help you with your WebAssign homework problem sets.

 

For more information click on the MESA logo at the Left or see Stephen Fredricks in room 7309, by phone at (650) 738-4244, or by email at fredrickss@smccd.edu.

 

Learning Styles

 

Here is a page about learning styles and some links to sites where you can discover what your learning styles are and ways to work with them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Updated January 2012