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Astronomy 100 Honors

Introduction to Astronomy

G. R. Grist - Skyline College

 

 

“The sky calls to us.”  - Carl Sagan

 

Telescopic Observation

 

Here is the handout for the Telescopic Observation assignment, due 13 March. 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.

 

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!

 

Constellation Observation

 

Here is the handout for the Constellation Observation assignment that was due 14 February. You can use the instructions as a reference to understand how your paper was marked and graded.

 

Honors Project Proposal Handout

 

This is a handout detailing what the project proposal is and how to go about creating it.

 

Honors Section Project Information Handout

 

This is an addendum to the syllabus with additional information on the honors section project.

 

WebAssign Login

 

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

 

Honors Schedule

 

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

 

Honors Syllabus

 

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.

 

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.

 

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 February 2012