Syllibus

Astronomy 131 Spring
Instructor: David Emigh
Homework E-mail Address: physics@qvcc.commnet.edu
All homework that is being submitted online must be sent to this address or sent using the email function in Vista. I will not be responsible for homework sent to my regular e-mail address.
Time: Online
Room: 125 at QVCC
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 12:00-2:00 p.m. Wednesday 5:00-6:30 Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-4:30
Text: “Foundations of Astronomy”, by Michael Seeds
Catalog Description: This is an introductory course in astronomy that covers the origin and evolution of the sun, the universe, and the planets. In addition, methods of observing and analyzing astronomical events will be discussed. Students may also explore special topics of contemporary interest.

Moon or other Observing Journal: Every student will be required to complete a half semester long observing journal. The moon journal is a half semester long observation of the moon. Five times a week at a set time (10:00 pm for example) you will go outside and note the weather, where the moon is (or is not), and what phase it is in. You can either start the last week of January and observe until the time change in April, or start the Sunday after the Time Change until the end of the first week of May. See Webct Vista for more detail.
Other needs: If you are a student who has documented special needs please come talk to me privately so that I can tailor this class to help meet these needs. If you need documentation, you should see Chris Scarborough in the learning assistance center.