First-Year Courses in AstronomyConsult the new Course Guide at: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsa/cg_subjectlist/0,2030,8,00.html?show=20&termArray=f_04_1510&cgtype=ug This page was created at 1:01 PM on Wed, May 5, 2004. Fall Academic Term, 2004 (September 7 - December 23)Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-Concentrators. ASTRO 101/111 discusses our explorations of the solar system. ASTRO 102/112 deals with stars and the rest of the Universe beyond the solar system. Students in ASTRO 101 and 102 attend a weekly discussion section. Students in ASTRO 111 and 112 actively participate in a laboratory which meets in the evening each week. None of these courses is a prerequisite for any of the others. High school mathematics through plane geometry is useful. All students in each course will have opportunities for a planetarium visit and for evening observations with telescopes. ASTRO 101. Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System.
Section 006 — Meets with ASTRO 111.004.Instructor(s): Richard L Sears (rlsears@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: A basic high school math and science background. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in ASTRO 111, 115, 130, or 160.
Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
ASTRO 102. Introductory Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe.
Section 001 — Meets with ASTRO 112.001.Instructor(s): Mario L Mateo (mmateo@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: A basic high school math and science background. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in ASTRO 112, 120, 130, or 160.
Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
ASTRO 102. Introductory Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe.
Section 006 — Meets with ASTRO 112.006.Instructor(s): Mario L Mateo (mmateo@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: A basic high school math and science background. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in ASTRO 112, 120, 130, or 160.
Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
ASTRO 111. Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System.
Section 001 — Meets with ASTRO 101.001.Instructor(s): Richard L Sears (rlsears@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: A basic high school math and science background. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in ASTRO 101, 115, 120, 130, or 160.
Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course presents an introduction to the field of astronomy and astrophysics with an emphasis on the discoveries from space exploration. The first third of the course deals with understanding the history of astronomy, orbits, gravitation, optics, and the properties of light and matter. The rest of the course explores the properties, origin, and evolution of the major planets, asteroids, comets, the Sun, and other components of the Solar System with particular emphasis on comparative aspects with respect to the Earth. The origin and formation of the Solar System and the origin of life will also be discussed. This course is intended for non-science concentrators with a basic high school math and science background. ASTRO 111 has a two-hour laboratory section every week. ASTRO 101 has a one-hour discussion section. Course requirements include assigned reading, section meetings, homework, observations, quizzes, midterm, and a final examination. Laboratory sections include observations with telescopes.
ASTRO 111. Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System.
Section 004 — Meets with ASTRO 101.006.Instructor(s): Richard L Sears (rlsears@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: A basic high school math and science background. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in ASTRO 101, 115, 120, 130, or 160.
Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course presents an introduction to the field of astronomy and astrophysics with an emphasis on the discoveries from space exploration. The first third of the course deals with understanding the history of astronomy, orbits, gravitation, optics, and the properties of light and matter. The rest of the course explores the properties, origin, and evolution of the major planets, asteroids, comets, the Sun, and other components of the Solar System with particular emphasis on comparative aspects with respect to the Earth. The origin and formation of the Solar System and the origin of life will also be discussed. This course is intended for non-science concentrators with a basic high school math and science background. ASTRO 111 has a two-hour laboratory section every week. ASTRO 101 has a one-hour discussion section. Course requirements include assigned reading, section meetings, homework, observations, quizzes, midterm, and a final examination. Laboratory sections include observations with telescopes.
ASTRO 112. Introductory Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe.
Section 001 — Meets with ASTRO 102.001.Instructor(s): Mario L Mateo (mmateo@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: A basic high school math and science background. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in ASTRO 102, 120, 130, or 160.
Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course is intended primarily for non-science concentrators, who wish to understand the phenomena and properties of the universe beyond our solar system. There are no astronomy prerequisites, and a basic high school math background (e.g., not calculus) will suffice. Students examine the widest possible range of interrelated natural phenomena, from sub-atomic particles to the Universe as a whole. Lectures inventory the different types of stars and examine how red giants, white dwarfs, black holes, supernovae, and people all fit together in one grand, remarkable scheme. The larger picture includes our Milky Way galaxy, less hospitable exploding galaxies, and enigmatic quasars. The present state of knowledge or speculation regarding the origin and ultimate fate of our universe will also receive special attention. It all came from somewhere, but where...and why? Course grades will be derived from scheduled quizzes or exams, and laboratory exercises. Laboratory sections, which meet for two evening hours each week, will include planetarium demonstrations and observations with telescopes (weather permitting). ASTRO 102 students attend the same lectures as ASTRO 112 students. Instead of laboratory sections, ASTRO 102 incorporates weekly one-hour discussions and associated exercises, which is considered along with examinations and quizzes for course grades.
ASTRO 112. Introductory Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe.
Section 006 — Meets with ASTRO 102.006.Instructor(s): Mario L Mateo (mmateo@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: A basic high school math and science background. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in ASTRO 102, 120, 130, or 160.
Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course is intended primarily for non-science concentrators, who wish to understand the phenomena and properties of the universe beyond our solar system. There are no astronomy prerequisites, and a basic high school math background (e.g., not calculus) will suffice. Students examine the widest possible range of interrelated natural phenomena, from sub-atomic particles to the Universe as a whole. Lectures inventory the different types of stars and examine how red giants, white dwarfs, black holes, supernovae, and people all fit together in one grand, remarkable scheme. The larger picture includes our Milky Way galaxy, less hospitable exploding galaxies, and enigmatic quasars. The present state of knowledge or speculation regarding the origin and ultimate fate of our universe will also receive special attention. It all came from somewhere, but where...and why? Course grades will be derived from scheduled quizzes or exams, and laboratory exercises. Laboratory sections, which meet for two evening hours each week, will include planetarium demonstrations and observations with telescopes (weather permitting). ASTRO 102 students attend the same lectures as ASTRO 112 students. Instead of laboratory sections, ASTRO 102 incorporates weekly one-hour discussions and associated exercises, which is considered along with examinations and quizzes for course grades.
ASTRO 160. Introduction to Astrophysics.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Hugh D Aller (haller@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: MATH 115, and prior or concurrent enrollment in PHYSICS 140 or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in ASTRO 102, 112, 120, or 130.
Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course is an introductory course in astrophysics, intended for science students who have a background in mathematics (MATH 115 level) and physics (prior or concurrent enrollment in PHYSICS 140). The lectures will cover selected topics in modern astronomy (loosely following the text book), and the accompanying laboratory is aimed at giving students practical experience in observational techniques. As you might expect, the local weather will have something to do with exactly what is done in each lab. The grade in this course will be based upon 9-10 problem sets (35%), two exams plus the final (40%) and the laboratory work (25%). Problem sets must be turned in by 5 PM on the due dates: the score on late work drops by 10% per day. In doing the homework, you are encouraged to work/consult with others, but what you submit must be your own. Information concerning the course: reading assignments, class notes, problem sets, etc., will be available on the World Wide Web at the ASTRO 160 home page. Textbook: Introductory Astronomy & Astrophysics by Zeilik, & Gregory (Forth Edition)
ASTRO 204 / AOSS 204 / GEOSCI 204. The Planets: Their Geology and Climates.
Section 001.Instructor(s): William R Kuhn, Sushil K Atreya, Jack H Waite JrPrerequisites & Distribution: High school mathematics through plane geometry and trigonometry. (3). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Those with credit for GEOSCI 113 may only elect ASTRO 204 for 2 credits. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
ASTRO 261 / NAVSCI 301. Navigation.
Instructor(s): Jeffrey C BabosPrerequisites & Distribution: (3). (Excl). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The purpose of this course is to educate students in all aspects of marine navigation, from getting a vessel underway from port through open ocean navigation using both celestial and electronic means. The content of the course is divided into three major areas. The first section focuses on piloting, emphasizing the safe navigation of vessels in coastal waters. This section provides an introduction to navigational instruments and aids to navigation. The second section concerns celestial navigation, the ability to determine position through observation of celestial bodies. Students learn how to determine position based on the use of the sextant and various almanacs and mathematical tables. The third section of the course considers electronic navigation. The course consists of two ninety-minute lectures a week. Grading is done on the basis of homework, quizzes, a project, and examinations. The primary textbooks for the course are Marine Navigation I and Marine Navigation II by Richard R. Hobbs.
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