Office: SER 116 or ESLC 40
Email Address:
james.coburn@usu.edu
Telephone:
(435) 797-3014
Office Hour:
After class or by appointment
Text: Explorations:
an Introduction to Astronomy, 7th Edition
by: Thomas T.
Arny & Stephen E. Schneider
Assignments:
Reading: The assigned reading should be done before
class so that you can better participate in discussions. Reading quizzes for
each chapter (see below) will allow you to earn points for your efforts. Essays are optional reading.
Projects: Each student will choose and complete four
projects as follows: (1)
Observatory Lab Report, (2) Measurement Project, (3) Observation Project and
(4) Team Project and Presentation.
More information will be given later.
Tests:
Reading Quizzes: A short quiz will be given at the beginning of class each day to reward
you for completing the reading assignment.
Questions will be chosen from the Quiz Questions found on the class
website.
Exams: There will be four exams consisting of
multiple-choice and matching questions.
Final Exam: An exam will be given covering the last section
of material plus an optional comprehensive exam may be taken.
Grading:
4
Exams at 100 points each 400
25
Reading Quizzes at 8 points each 200
4 Projects at 50 points each 200
Letter Grades:
|
A |
A- |
B+ |
B |
B- |
C+ |
C |
C- |
D+ |
D |
F |
|
740—800 |
710— 739 |
680— 709 |
650— 679 |
620— 649 |
590— 619 |
560— 589 |
530— 559 |
500— 529 |
440— 499 |
below 440 |