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AST 101Introduction to Astronomy: 

AST 101 Introduction to Astronomy Fall 2007 Instructor: Amos Yahil TA: Mark Foley

Web Sites: 

Web Sites Everything is on the Web: don’t take notes All you need to write down are the URLs Course Web site, case sensitive: http://imagerecon.com/ayahil/FA07AST101 MasteringAstronomy Web Site: http://masteringastronomy.com, full site (not “essential of” site) Course FA07AST101

Course Description: 

Course Description This category E course is intended for non-science majors and covers stars, galaxies and cosmology Students with better science preparation, take AST 203. AST 101 is not for major credit. There is no credit in addition to AST 203 Prerequisite: entry skill in mathematics (Skill 1) or satisfactory completion of D.E.C. C There are other, parallel courses in astronomy: AST 112 (1 credit), Astronomy Laboratory (observing): W 06:50-09:40 PM PHYSICS A125. AST 105 (3 credits), Introduction to the Solar System: TuTh 12:50-2:10 ESS001 AST 248 (3 credits), Search for Life in the Universe: TuTh 12:50-2:10 Harriman 137.

Schedule:MWF 10:4011:35, Javits 110: 

Schedule: MWF 10:4011:35, Javits 110

Textbook: 

Textbook

MasteringAstronomy Web Site: 

MasteringAstronomy Web Site Basic quizzes: required pre-lecture quizzes A couple of post-lecture quizzes Self-study problems, tutorials and conceptual quizzes Register with the access code provided in the access kit that comes with the textbook Enroll in the class FA07AST101

Lecture/Recitation Schedule: 

Lecture/Recitation Schedule

Requirements: 

Requirements Pre-lecture online quizzes: 10% of the total grade, 12 best out of 14 Post-lecture in-class quizzes (2 at home): 25% of the total grade, 10 best out of 12 Two midterms: each 15% of the total grade Final: 35% of the total grade, don’t miss except under the direst circumstances Extenuating circumstances for missed assignments: require documentation

Grades: 

Grades

Academic Integrity: 

Academic Integrity

Students with Disabilities: 

Students with Disabilities If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact Disability Support Services, ECC (Educational Communications Center) Building, room 128, (631) 632-6748 They will determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate All information and documentation is confidential Students requiring emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their needs with their professors and Disability Support Services