WORKSHEETS:
The worksheets are in
Word 2003
format. If you cannot download them, please see the instructor for a
printed copy.
They must be handed
one class after
we complete a chapter!
Study Guide #1
- Available 9/9/13
POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS:
To help you review class lectures, the
powerpoints shown in class are available online. You can download them
here:
Intro to Astronomy
-
intro.ppt
Chapter 1 - Scaling the Universe -
chapter1.ppt
This section of the website will be upgrading
monthly as new questions from the text or other tasks are assigned. A
printed copy will be available during class time.
Try to get the assignments handed in by the time we finish a chapter.
(After all, what good does it do you to answer questions from Chapter 1
when we are on Chapter 11?) I realize that these assignments are only
20% of your final grade, but that can be the difference between a
C+
and a
A-. Also, I do use some of
the questions on exams. So it's in YOUR best interest to do them!
Here is a list of assignments
for Geology 105 for Sept - Oct 2012:
CHAPTER
|
TOPICS
|
QUESTIONS
|
1 - Introductory Topics
|
Scaling the Universe:
Introduction to Astronomy
A Quick Survey of the Sky
Scaling the Universe and Our Solar System
Astronomy Astrology |
Read Chapter 1
Complete the
Scaling and the Solar System Chart |
2 - The Earth in Space
|
The Earth in Motion
Apparent motions of the sun
Real Motions of the Earth
The Earth's Seasons
The Phases and Eclipses of the Moon
Telling Time on Earth
|
Read Chapter 2
Study Guide #
1
Motions
of
the
Earth Worksheet
|
3 - The Copernican System
Triumphs
|
The Rise of Modern Astronomy
Geocentric Model of the Universe
The Copernican Revolution
Proof of the Modern Universe: Galileo, Brahe, Kepler, and Newton
Laws of Gravitation and Motion
|
Read Chapter 3
Study Guide #
2
Problems on
the Laws of Motion
|
4 - All We Need is Light
|
Interpreting Light to Interpret the Universe
Light as Wave Energy
How refracting and reflecting telescopse work.
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Wiens Law (Temperature)
Spectral Lines (Elements)
The Doppler Effect (Motion)
The Concept of Magnitude
Unit I Exam - Oct. 8/10, 2012 |
Read Chapter 5
Study Guide #
3
Wien's Law
Worksheet
|
5 - The Solar System
|
What's in the Solar System, and How Did it
Get There?
The Terrestrial Planets
The Jovian Planets
Dwarf Planets
The Minor Objects in the Solar System: meteoroids, comets, and
asteroids
|
Reading is optional, but it
cant hurt!
Prepare your presentation on the Solar System.
Do the
Reference Chart
|
Click on one of the links below to find out more
about
Introduction to Astronomy: