Dr. Bruno deHarak
CP 56
257-2899
Description from the course catalog:
"A course covering the universe outside the Solar System. A principle theme is the origin and evolution of stars, galaxies and the universe at large. Topics also include black holes, quasars and the big bang model of the universe. This course may be taken independently of AST 191."
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Read Chapter 1 and Review Math Skills Appendix |
Jan. 14 |
Expect a quiz on Jan. 14 |
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Read Chapters 2-4 |
Jan. 23 |
Expect a quiz on Chapter 4 on Jan. 23 |
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Read Chapters 5 and 6 |
Jan. 30 |
Expect a quiz on Chapters 5 and 9 on Jan. 30 |
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Read Chapter 14 (“Our Star”) |
Feb. 6 |
Expect a quiz on Chapter 14 on Feb. 6 |
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Read Chapter 15 (“Surveying the Stars”) |
Feb. 13 |
Expect a quiz on Chapter 15 on Feb. 13 |
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Homework Assignment 1. Click here for the assignment. |
Feb. 13 |
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Read Chapter 16 (“Star Birth”) |
Feb. 25 |
Expect a quiz on Chapter 16 on Feb. 25 |
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Read Chapter 17 (“Star Stuff”) |
Mar. 3 |
Expect a quiz on Chapter 17 on Mar. 3 |
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Homework Assignment 2. Click here for the assignment. |
Mar. 17 |
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Read Chapter 19 (“Our Galaxy”) |
Mar. 31 |
Expect a quiz on Chapter 19 on Mar. 31 |
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Read Chapter 20 (“Galaxies and the Foundation of Modern Cosmology”) |
Apr. 2 |
Expect a quiz on Chapter 20 on Apr. 2 |
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Read Chapter 21 (“Galaxy Evolution”) |
Apr. 9 |
Expect a quiz on Chapter 21 on Apr. 9 |
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Homework Assignment 3. Click here for the assignment. |
Apr. 14 |
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Read Chapter 22 (“Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and the Fate of the Universe”) |
Apr. 16 |
Expect a quiz on Chapter 22 on Apr. 16 |
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Read Chapter 23 (“The Beginning of Time”) |
Apr. 21 |
Expect a quiz on Chapter 23 on Apr. 21 |
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Homework Assignment 4. Click here for the assignment. |
Apr. 21 |
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Announcements:
You can get extra-credit for attending a session at the MacAdam Student Observatory. Click here for more information, and for a list of assigned dates/times.
Here is a list of the formulas and constants I expect you to know for Exam 1.
Here is the formula sheet you'll be provided with for Exam 1.
Here is the formula sheet you'll be provided with for Exam 2.
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