ASTR 1010 - Solar System Astronomy Course Syllabus - Fall 2016 Course description Outcomes Term Instructor information Class meetings Text Evaluation Grading Mid-term progress report Course schedule Course policies Important dates Individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations should contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Edgewater Hall 255, 678-466-5445, disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu. Course Description: Number and Title: ASTR 1010 (CRN 80337) Solar System Astronomy Credit Hours: 3.0 semester credit hours (3-0-3) Catalog Description: Astronomy from early ideas of the cosmos to modern observational techniques. The solar system planets, satellites, and minor bodies. The origin and evolution of the solar system.
Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites: Content: Prerequisite: Exit Learning Support mathematics. This prerequisite can be met by successfully completing any 1000-level mathematics course, or by math placement scores which support registration in any 1000-level mathematics course. Our place in the Universe The seasons and the Moon The science of astronomy Celestial coordinates and navigation Laws of motion, conservation laws, gravity Light and matter Telescopes The Solar System Formation of the Solar System Planetary geology Planetary atmospheres Jovian planet systems Asteroids, comets and dwarf planets Other planetary systems Computer Requirement: Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. For further information on CSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to http://www.clayton.edu/hub/itpchoice/notebookcomputerpolic y. Software Requirement: To properly access the course content you will need to download the following free software: Adobe Reader (needed to access files in PDF format): http://get.adobe.com/reader/ Adobe Flash (needed to access video content): http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
Computer Skill Prerequisites: Able to use the Windows TM operating system Able to use Microsoft Word TM word processing Able to send and receive e-mail using Outlook TM Only use your CSU e-mail account or the e-mail system included in D2L to communicate academic information to your instructor. Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email Able to use a Web browser In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers: This course will be taught in a hybrid format. One lesson per week will be held in a classroom, and one lesson will be held on-line. Student notebook computers will be used in the classroom in this course. Computers will be required to access course materials and to communicate with your instructor. Desire2Learn (Online Classroom): On-line activity will take place in Desire2Learn, the virtual classroom for the course, and MasteringAstronomy, the course textbook web site. Posting of your work to D2L and to MasteringAstronomy is a course requirement. You can gain access to Desire2Learn, by signing on to the SWAN portal and selecting: D2L on the top right side. If you experience any difficulties in Desire2Learn, please email or call The HUB at TheHub@mail.clayton.edu or (678) 466-HELP. You will need to provide the date and time of the problem, your SWAN username, the name of the course that you are attempting to access, and your instructor's name. You can gain access to MasteringAstronomy by following the instructions in this link. Major Student Activities: Reading and studying from the course textbook. Answering assigned homework problems Taking notes during class
Answering and asking questions during class Taking on-line quizzes and examinations Watching and participating in demonstrations of physical principles Program Learning Outcomes: General education outcomes: The Clayton State University Core Curriculum outcomes (see Area D) are located on pages 107 and 108 of the Academic Catalog and Student Handbook. Course Learning Outcomes: o o o Course Outcome 1: Be able to describe how the basic laws of physics apply to Solar System astronomy. Course Outcome 2: Be able to describe the theory of the formation of the Solar System. Course Outcome 3: Be able to compare and contrast Solar System objects. Term: Fall Semester 2016 Instructor Information: Instructor: Dr. John Campbell phone: (678) 466-4775 fax: (678) 466-4669 e-mail: JohnCampbell@clayton.edu internet: http://faculty.clayton.edu/jcampbel
E-mail Accessibility: Office: Please use your CSU e-mail account for all class related e- mails. Clayton Hall, Room T211A Office hours: Tuesday, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Peachtree City in our classroom, Room 120 Thursday, on-line, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Other times by appointment Class Meetings: Classroom: Peachtree City, Room 120 Class times: In the classroom: 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Tuesday On-line: You will participate asynchronously. You do not have to be on-line at the same time with your classmates. Your instructor will be available on-line from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm to answer questions each Thursday. Your instructor will also respond to your questions and requests as they are received throughout the week. Textbook Information: Text: Bennett, Donahue, Schneider, and Voit, the Cosmic Perspective, 8th edition, Pearson Addison-Wesley,
2017. You will also need the following item that comes bundled with the textbook: The access kit for the MasteringAstronomy Web site. This textbook and the items bundled with it will also be used in the ASTR 1020 and ASTR 1020L courses. Note: If you purchased a used copy of the book, you can purchase access to the MasteringAstronomy Web site on line at www.masteringastronomy.com. Note: The cost of a used textbook plus the cost of MasteringAstronomy may exceed the cost of a new textbook bundled with MasteringAstronomy. Students are encouraged to use PriceLoch.com to comparison shop for textbooks. Text Coverage: Chapters 1 13, including S1 Evaluation: Examinations: 3-120 minute exams in MasteringAstronomy @ 100 points* 300 Reading quizzes: 14 quizzes in MasteringAstronomy* 150 Homework: 14 homework sets in MasteringAstronomy* 350 Final examination** 200 TOTAL 1000 *Reading quizzes, homework sets, and examinations covering fundamentals of study assignments will be administered in MasteringAstronomy. All will be announced in advance. You may use your textbook for reading quizzes, and homework assignments. You may not use your textbook for examinations. **The final examination will be comprehensive.
Grading: A 90-100% B 80-89% C 70-79% D 60-69% F below 60% Mid-term Progress Report: The mid-term grade in this course, which will be issued by tember 28, reflects approximately 30% of the entire course grade. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of "W." Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available in the Office of the Registrar, by mid-term, which occurs on ober 7. Instructions for withdrawing are provided at this link. The last day to withdraw without academic accountability is Friday, ober 7, 2016. Course Schedule: The course schedule for ASTR 1010, Solar System Astronomy, is provided in the table below. Text chapter references are to Bennett, Donahue, Schneider, and Voit, The Cosmic Perspective, 8th edition, Pearson Addison-Wesley, 2017. Color code Lesson type Tuesday, in-class meeting Thursday, on-line work Examination
Lesson Date Lesson Topic Text Chapter 1 2 3 4 5 6 Aug 16 Aug 18 Aug 23 Aug 25 Aug 30 01 Developing Perspectives 1 Developing Perspectives 1 Discovering the Universe 2 Discovering the Universe 2 The Science of Astronomy 3 The Science of Astronomy 3 7 06 Celestial Timekeeping and Navigation S1 8 08 Celestial Timekeeping and Navigation S1 9 13 Motion, Energy and Gravity 4 10 15 Motion, Energy and Gravity 4 17-19 Examination I (on-line) 1-4, S1 11 12 20 22 Light and Matter 5 Light and Matter 5
13 14 15 16 27 29 04 06 07 10-11 Telescopes 6 Telescopes 6 The Solar System 7 The Solar System 7 Last day to withdraw without academic accountability Fall Break, no classes 17 13 Formation of the Solar System 8 18 18 Formation of the Solar System 8 19 20 Planetary Geology: Earth and Other Terrestrial Worlds 9 22-24 Examination II (on-line) 5-8 20 25 Planetary Geology: Earth and Other Terrestrial Worlds 9 21 27 Planetary Geology: Earth and Other Terrestrial Worlds 9
22 01 Planetary Atmospheres: Earth and Other Terrestrial Worlds 10 23 03 Planetary Atmospheres: Earth and Other Terrestrial Worlds 10 24 25 08 10 Jovian Planet Systems 11 Jovian Planet Systems 11 26 15 Asteroids, Comets and Dwarf Planets 12 27 17 Asteroids, Comets and Dwarf Planets 12 28 29 30 19-21 22 23-27 29 Dec 01 Examination III (on-line) 9-12 Other Planetary Systems 13 No class Thanksgiving Break Other Planetary Systems 13 Other Planetary Systems 13 Final Examination TBA 6:00-8:00 pm The Final Examination is comprehensive and will be conducted in Room 120 at the Peachtree City campus Site. 1-13, S1
Course Policies: General Policy Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook, and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities. The Student Handbook is part of the Academic Catalog and Student Handbook, which begins on page 6. University Attendance Policy Students are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting. Instructors establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors, based upon the nature of the course, determine what effect excused and unexcused absences have in determining grades and upon students ability to remain enrolled in their courses. The university reserves the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not, are sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing grades. Course Attendance Policy Attendance is expected for all class periods. On-line attendance is required for quizzes and homework assignments. Any absence must be accompanied by a written excuse from a doctor or other competent authority. Missed Work Without a valid excuse, a grade of zero points will be assigned for the missed work. If a valid excuse is provided: Extensions for completion of reading quizzes and homework will be granted. Make-up examinations will be given only if they are taken before graded examinations are released to students (next class period). In the event that a make-up examination cannot be taken before exams are released to other students, the missed examination will not count in calculating the course grade. This means that other graded work will account for a greater weight in determining the course final grade. The final examination must be taken. Students missing the final examination should contact their instructor concerning the applicability of an Incomplete grade.
Academic Dishonesty Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may constitute academic misconduct. The most common forms of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism. All instances of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the work involved. All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Community Standards. Judicial procedures are described beginning on page 19 in the section of the Academic Catalog and Student Handbook titled, Procedures for Adjudicating Alleged Academic Conduct Infractions. Disruption of the Learning Environment Behavior which disrupts the teaching learning process during class activities will not be tolerated. While a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples include belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior. A student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class. A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights as soon as possible following dismissal. If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF. More detailed descriptions of examples of disruptive behavior are provided in the Clayton State University Academic Catalog and Student Handbook starting on page 14. Writing Assistance The goal of the Writers Studio is to give rise to better writers, not just to better writing. People who love to write, people who struggle mightily with it, and people who fall anywhere else on the spectrum can find a place at The Writers Studio a place for students to come for writing guidance and feedback. Each student may receive up to 90 minutes of assistance per day and 3 hours per week. Furthermore, both appointments and walk-ins are welcome. Here s The Writers Studio s contact information: Location: Arts & Sciences Building, Room G-224 Phone: 678.466.4728 Email: ws224@clayton.edu Website: http://clayton.edu/writersstudio Visit The Writers Studio at http://clayton.edu/writersstudio or schedule your appointment online at http://clayton.mywconline.com (Note: first-time users need to complete a one-time registration prior to using the online appointment website).
Other Policies The use of calculators is allowed for all quizzes and examinations. On-line reading quizzes and homework sets are open book. All examinations are closed book. No student-produced "memory sheets" or note cards are allowed. Operation Study At Clayton State University, we expect and support high motivation and academic achievement. Look for Operation Study activities and programs this semester that are designed to enhance your academic success such as study sessions, study breaks, workshops, and opportunities to earn Study Bucks (for use in the University Bookstore) and other items. See the following site for details: http://www.clayton.edu/operation-study Important dates: Quizzes: Quizzes will be announced in advance in MasteringAstronomy and in GeorgiaView. Tentative schedule for examinations: Examination Chapter coverage Date I (on-line) 1-4, S1 tember 17-19, 2016 II (on-line) 5-8 ober 22-24, 2016 III (on-line) 9-12 ember 19-21, 2016 Final (classroom) 1-13, S1 TBA 6:00-8:00 pm
Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: Friday, ober 07, 2016. Last update: July 14, 2016