ASTR 110G
Introduction to Astronomy
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Fall 2009
New Mexico State University
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Lecture Section :
MWF @ 10:30-11:20 :
Biology Annex 102 (BX 102)
Lab Sections M01, M02, M03 :
Biology Annex 102 (BX 102)
Observatory Hours: 9-10 PM Monday and Thursday
(weather permitting- always confirm)
Lab (web page)
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Time .................
Location ...........
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M01
Monday
12:30-2:30 PM
BX 102
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M02
Monday
2:30-4:30 PM
BX 102
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M03
Tuesday
1:30-3:30 PM
BX 102
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INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION
Professor
Dr. Chris Churchill
Office hours: T & Th 12:00-1:00
Office: Rm 206 Astronomy Bldg (#55)
Phone: 646-1913
Email: "cwc"
Lab Instructors
TA .............
Lab ...........
Office ........
Office Hrs ..
Phone .......
Email .........
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M.J. Clark
M01
Rm 220
W 1:30-2:30
Th 12:00-1:00
646-8180
"thegeek"
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Nikki Nielsen
M02
Rm 209
W 2:00-3:00
Th 10:30-11:30
646-7724
"nnielsen"
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Nikki Nielsen
M03
Rm 209
W 2:00-3:00
Th 10:30-11:30
646-7724
"nnielsen"
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All email addresses are the username given above "@nmsu.edu".
BULLETIN BOARD
(last modified 11/21/09)
NEW UPDATES IN RED
PAST UPDATES IN GREEN
21-Nov09
- EXAM 4 is wed 02-Dec09: EXAM REVIEW PAGE AVAILABLE ON LINE
Click HERE for all your exam review needs and advice on how to study.
I have also created a review sheet, click HERE, for you to use.
Good luck.
- The exam will be graded and handed back and reviewed in the last day of class.
19-Oct09
- 5 DAYS OF CAMPUS OBSERVATORY LEFT FOR THE SEMESTER--- GO GET'ER DONE
- EXAM 3 RESULTS AND OVERALL POINTS TO DATE
Chec out Exam3 distribution
Check your overall class points (raw points: attendance, exams, extra credit, labs, totals).
Check your weighted class scores (from which your final grade is computed, see syllabus).
Check your lab points. (first 7 labs + Observing Project 1)
The average was 67, up from 63 for Exam 1, but down from 73 for Exam2.
NOTE: the last column of weighted class scores is your current percentage (grade) in the class.
28-Oct09
- EXAM 3 is Mon 02-Nov09: EXAM REVIEW PAGE AVAILABLE ON LINE
Click HERE for all your exam review needs and advice on how to study.
I have also created a review sheet, click HERE, for you to use.
Good luck.
19-Oct09
- EXAM 2 RESULTS AND OVERALL POINTS TO DATE
Chec out Exam2 distribution
Check your overall class points (raw points: attendance, exams, extra credit, labs, totals).
Check your weighted class scores (from which your final grade is computed, see syllabus).
Check your lab points. (first 4 labs)
Additional note: I updated the files after class based upon new info.
I put some notes on the Exam2 distribution page on how to read your scores. The average was 73, up from 63 for Exam2. Good work all!
08-Oct09
- EXAM 2 is Mon 12-Oct09: EXAM REVIEW PAGE AVAILABLE ON LINE
Click HERE for all your exam review needs and advice on how to study.
I have also created a review sheet, click HERE, for you to use.
Good luck.
19-Sep09
14-Sep09
- EXAM 1 is Wed 16-Sep09: EXAM REVIEW PAGE AVAILABLE ON LINE
Click HERE for all your exam review needs and advice on how to study.
START TONIGHT and study a "Stage 1" today and "Stage 2" tomorrow (see advice on the Review Page).
You do NOT need a scantron.
28-Aug09
- EXTRA CREDIT up to 5 points added your Midterm 1 scores: to
get credit for this, you must hand it in AS YOU ARRIVE in class
on Monday Aug 31. NO EXCEPTIONS
You are to use an 8.5x11 blank paper oriented longwise (landscape, on
its side). Print your name and section in the upper right hand
corner. Draw as neatly as you can. You are to go out in the late
evening or early night and face north. Write the time of day down
under you name and section number (this is critical). Draw your
northern horizon (including trees, buildings, mountains, etc., but not
too detailed). Locate the Big Dipper and the North star and draw them
accurately place them on your diagram. Find the little Dipper and
draw it on your diagram.
25-Aug09
- Exam 1 Date Moved : Lab Schedule Changed
Please look at the class schedule. Be sure to
hit the "reload" button on your browser (ALWAYS DO THIS). Some
scheduling had to be changed to account for the Labor Day Holiday (I
accidentally scheduled Lab on that day!). The new Exam I day is
Wed Sep 16.
LINKS
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syllabus
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lecture/lab schedule
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lab manual
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ASTR classes home
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campus observatory
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academic calendar
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astro dept
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TUTORING/MENTORING
If you would like
additional studying assistance, contact the Campus
Tutoring Services at Student Support Services located in Garcia
Annex, Rm 143. Phone 646-3121. More general assistance can be found
at the Center for Learning
Assistance located in Hardman Hall, Room 210. Phone 646-3136
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