08/28/2007 10:24 AMASTRO 001 , Section 005: ASTRO UNIVERSEPage 1 of 2https://cms.psu.edu/section/default.asp?WCU=CRSCNT&id=200708FAUP+++RASTRO001+005Print this pageASTRO 001 , Section 005: ASTRO UNIVERSE Faculty InformationTitle ProfessorInstructor Jane CharltonOffice Phone 814 8636040Office Fax 814 8633399Office Address 515B Davey LabOffice Hours 9:15-10:45 Tuesday 9:15-10:45 FridayE-mail [email protected] http://www.astro.psu.edu/users/charltonCourse InformationCredits 3Course 001Section 005Location Does not meet except for exams in 100ThomasTimes Exams 8:15pm: 9/18, 10/10, 11/7, 12/6,Final TBDStart Date 8/27/2007 Required TextnoneSuggested Textnone - all material is online on AngelCourse DescriptionThe Astronomy 001-Web Section follows the same course outline as the traditional sections of Astro 001, with thesemester divided into roughly 3-week periods for each of the four major units: 1. Basic Astronomy and the Nighttime Sky — seasons, phases of the Moon, the night sky, eclipses, constellations,properties of light, spectroscopy, Doppler effect, telescopes 2. The Solar System — properties of the planets in our solar system, including the Earth and its Moon as well as moonsof other planets, laws of planetary motion, formation of the solar system, age of the solar system 3. Stars and the Milky Way Galaxy— the Sun, properties of stars (how they work, mass, luminosity, temperature, color),stellar birth and death, white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes, star clusters, gas and dust, structure and composition ofthe Milky Way Galaxy08/28/2007 10:24 AMASTRO 001 , Section 005: ASTRO UNIVERSEPage 2 of 2https://cms.psu.edu/section/default.asp?WCU=CRSCNT&id=200708FAUP+++RASTRO001+005 4. Galaxies and Cosmology — different types and sizes of galaxies, galaxy evolution, dark matter and dark energy, theBig Bang theory and the history of the universe, quasars and gamma ray bursts, extra dimensions and parallel universesCourse ObjectivesTo engage students in an investigation of astronomy in a more active way so that they will achieve a greaterunderstanding. To cultivate in students a heightened sense of excitement about recent developments in the field at the same time asteaching basic concepts. To convey the idea that astronomy has relevance to many people, through appreciation of beauty of astronomical objects,through satisfying curiosity, and through its philosophical implications.Tentative ScheduleTest 1 - 8:15PM Tuesday Sept. 18 -- 100 Thomas Test 2 - 8:15PM Wednesday Oct. 10 -- 100 Thomas Test 3 - 8:15PM Wednesday Nov. 7 -- 100 Thomas Test 4 - 8:15PM Thursday Dec. 6 -- 100 Thomas + FINAL TBDCourse PrerequisitesnoneGrading Policy20% for each of the three highest (of four) unit exams = 60% total for unit exams 20% for the cumulative final 1% for completion of Astronomy Diagnostic Test 2% for participation in discussion board (during Unit 3) 2% for 1 page essay to be written upon completion of Unit 4 15% for completion of online material (as recorded by Angel)Attendance PolicyWork at your own pace, but each unit must be completed before the unit exam to receive full credit on online materialcompletion.Academic IntegrityThe Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics adheres to the Eberly College of Science policy of Academic Integrity, inaccordance with the University policy. The Department's detailed policy is to be found on our policy page, where details ofprocedures in case of suspected violations are provided, as is the full text of the department's policy. Examination Policy4 evening exams on units 1, 2, and 3, and 4 - students may drop the lowest of these four (they need not appear for theexam that they drop, but have the option of taking all four and dropping the lowest) . A final exam is also required, and itcannot be dropped. Print this pageContact Penn State ANGEL Support©2006 ANGEL Learning, Inc. All rights