Schedule


Weekly Schedule of Topics for a typical Fall Semester

(log into LMS for detailed information)

Note that most classes will be held jointly with Earth & Sky, but some Thursday classes are reserved for Observational Astronomy -- it is particularly important that you attend them.

Monday: Wednesday: Thursday:
Week 1
Introduction and Overview
Week 1
Basics of Astronomical Observation
Week 1
Basics of Astronomical Observation (cont.)
Week 2
Labor Day - No Class
 
Week 2
Basics of Astronomical Observation (cont.)
Week 2
Basics of Astronomical Observation (cont.)
Week 3
Basics of Astronomical Observation (cont.)
Week 3
Basics of Astronomical Observation (cont.)
Week 3
Basics of Astronomical Observation (cont.)
Week 4
Review
Evening Labs begin
Week 4
Exam 1
 
Week 4: Observational Astronomy special discussion class
Week 5
Telescopes & Observatories
Week 5
Telescopes & Observatories (cont.)
Week 5
Telescopes & Observatories (cont.)
Week 6
Telescopes & Observatories (cont.)
Week 6
Telescopes & Observatories (cont.)
Week 6
Telescopes & Observatories (cont.)
Week 7
Review
 
Week 7
Exam 2
 
Week 7: Observational Astronomy special discussion class
Week 8
Optical Astronomy
 
Week 8
Optical Astronomy (cont.)
Week 8
Optical Astronomy (cont.)
Week 9
Optical Astronomy (cont.)
Week 9
Optical Astronomy (cont.)
Week 9
Optical Astronomy (cont.)
Week 10
Invisible Astronomy
 
Week 10
Invisible Astronomy (cont.)
Week 10
Invisible Astronomy (cont.)
Week 11
Review
 
Week 11
Exam 3
 
Week 11: Observational Astronomy special discussion class
Week 12
The Earth in Space & Time
Week 12
The Earth in Space & Time (cont.)
Week 12
The Earth in Space & Time (cont.)
Week 13
The Earth in Space & Time (cont.)
Week 13
Earth's Environment & Resources
Week 13
Earth's Environment & Resources (cont.)
Week 14
Earth's Environment & Resources (cont.)
Week 14
Thanksgiving Holiday - No Class
Week 14
Thanksgiving Holiday - No Class
Week 15
Earth's Environment & Resources (cont.)
Week 15
Review; Deadline for final lab reports
Week 15
Exam 4