Stars and the Universe

Stars and the Universe Spring 1999

Stars and the Universe is an introductory astronomy course intended for non-physics majors.

NB FINAL EXAM WILL TAKE PLACE FRIDAY MAY 7th , 2 - 5 PM in Bloomberg 361

Homeworks:

Homework 1, due February 12th
Homework 2, due February 19th
Homework 3, due February 26th
Homework 4, due March 5th
Homework 5, due March 12th
Homework 6, due April 2nd (available only as hard copy)
Homework 7, due April 9th
Homework 8, due April 16th
Homework 9, due April 23rd
Homework 10, due April 30th

Course listing:

171.118

Evolution of the Universe: From origin in a cosmic explosion to emergence of life on Earth and possibly other planets throughout the Universe. Big-bang cosmology, origin and evolution of galaxies, stars, planets, life, and intelligence. Discussions of black holes, quasars, relativity theory. Material largely descriptive, based on insights from physics, astronomy, geology, chemistry, biology, and anthropology.

Neufeld 3 credits Spring 1998

Administrative Details

Professor: David Neufeld

Office: 509 Bloomberg

Telephone: 410-516-8582 (leave msg.)

E-mail: neufeld@pha.jhu.edu

Office hours: Fridays 1 - 2 pm

Class time: 10.30 - 12 Th, Fr

Class location: Bloomberg 361

Textbook: Astronomy Today, by Chaisson and McMillan (3rd Edition) published by Prentice-Hall

(see textbook web site at http://www.prenhall.com/bookbind/pubbooks/chaisson3/)

Course requirements:

Weekly readings and short problem sets (30% of grade)

In class midterm exam (30% of grade) - MARCH 25TH

Final exam (40% of grade*) - MAY 7TH, 2 - 5 PM

* Senior option is not available

Homeworks:

Homeworks will be handed out in class every Thursday starting February 4th and will be due the following Friday. Late homeworks will be accepted for reduced credit until the homeworks are handed back the Friday after that.

TA: Eric Peng

Office: 209 Bloomberg

Telephone: 410-516-7357

E-mail: ericpeng@pha.jhu.edu

Office hours: Thursdays 2 - 3 pm