2005 Spring
[4434] Physics 105: Ideas in Astronomy

Instructor: Dr. Jane Turner

Policies & Expectations

Online Lecture Notes

Lectures Time/Place:
MWF........2:00pm- 2:50pm (LH1)

3 credits

Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD
GFR:Meets Biol/PhySci(non-lab).
GER:Meets MS.
GDR:Meets M
Important Dates:
Jan 27 Start Spring Term
Jan 31 (Mon) First Lecture for 105
Jan 31 - Feb 11 Schedule Adjustment
March 18 (Fri) Mid-term (LH 1, 2pm-2:50pm)
Mar 21-25 Spring Break
May 17 Last day of classes
Monday May 23 Final Exam (LH1, 1 - 3 pm )

Required Textbook

The Cosmic Perspective, Third Edition

by Jeffrey Bennett, Megan Donahue, Nicholas Schneider, Mark Voit

Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company

Grading
Final Exam 30%
Mid-term Exam 20%
Homework 30%
Quizzes plus Telescope Night 20%

Web Page for Course Textbook and Homework
The Astronomy Place"

Online Class Name phys105_spring2005

Online Class Name cm354533

Course Breakdown
The following shows an approximate breakdown of subjects within the course. The breakdown serves to show what material will be covered and the intended order of topics, however it is expected that actual coverage will change according to how long the class needs to spend on each topic. It is also possible that some topics will be added or deleted at the discretion of Dr. Turner. This is just intended as a rough guide.

The course will include:

Our Place in the Universe

Matter and Energy

The Laws of Motion

Light

Telescopes

The Solar System and its formation

The Sun

Stars

The Stellar Graveyard

Our Galaxy

Other Galaxies and their Evolution

Dark Matter and the Fate of the Universe

The Beginning of Time

Quick References

Office Hours: Physics 412, M,W,F by appointment only.
Please note that I spend some days (Tu,Th) each week away from UMBC.
E-mail is the best way to set up an appointment.

Contact Info:
E-mail: tjturner@umbc.edu,
UMBC Office: 1-410-455-1978