ASTRONOMY 111A AND/OR
211A--ALL SECTIONS
Prof.
Rosenfeld, Instructors Page & Overcash
OBJECTIVE:
1.
Students
listed under Goals #1 must complete the five topics on the Objectives of ASTR
111 that they have not previously completed under rule #1 and will complete any
laboratories associated with this work.
2.
Students
listed under Goals #2 will arrange for a syllabus that supplements their
previous course work.
3.
Students
listed under Goals #3 will complete a restricted set of material that will
include one to three of the two hour laboratories
4.
Except
for students listed in Goals #2, requirements are listed in the syllabus.
GOALS:
1.
Students
who are currently enrolled in, or previously received credit for ASTR 111 or an
equivalent course, will understand at least two, and no more than five, of the
goals of ASTR 111 in greater detail. They will choose material not covered in
their ASTR 111 course.
2.
Students
who have never taken ASTR 111 nor transferred astronomy credit from another
institution will understand the material in at least two and no more than five
of the learning objectives of ASTR 111.
3.
Students,
who transfer with astronomy credit at another institution, will understand at
least and no more than five learning objects agreed upon by the professor and
student.
This
syllabus is for students enrolled in one (1) or two (2) hour(s) of astronomy.
If you are taking four (4) or more hours please refer to the ASTR 111 or the
ASTR 211 syllabus.
Supplies
needed – you should have these if you have taken ASTR 111 or ASTR 211
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TEXT: |
DISCOVERING ASTRONOMY—USC SHAWL, LoPRESTO, SAFKO 4TH |
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STUDY GUIDE: |
SELF-PACED STUDY GUIDE AND LABORATORY EXERCISES IN
ASTRONOMY, J. L. Safko, 10 th Ed. |
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CALCULATOR |
needed for laboratories — (one with logs and trig
functions — such as TI 25X or better is required) |
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SYLLABUS: |
This handout |
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EMAIL ADDRESS |
An email address at which you read mail sent to
username@mailbox.sc.edu |
You are responsible for verifying that our records of your work are correct. Progress is available on the WEB by index code and student ID number. Please verify that the posting is correct each week. Keep records of masteries and labs. Report any errors immediately.
A calculator is required for all laboratories.
FOR
CREDIT UNITS MUST APPEAR ON THE PROGRESS SHEET ON THE LINE "AVAILABLE FOR
CREDIT".
No grades will be raised after
they are recorded by the registrar. Check the notice board as to dates.
1. Students who have previously taken ASTR 111 or ASTR 111 and
ASTR 211 at this campus
Use any units not credited for your previous course(s). Units 51 and 54 can only be counted if they are carryover credit from a previously passed enrollment in ASTR 111. Any of Units 2-7 which are not listed as previously done must be included in your work this term. As before, if a unit has a laboratory portion, this portion must also be completed to receive credit.
Grading
Table — per hour
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Grade |
Number of Units needed |
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A |
5 |
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B |
4 |
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C |
3 |
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D |
2 |
2. Students with transfer credit for Astronomy or Astronomy
courses at another USC campus
Please see Prof. Safko or the staff member in charge of your course as soon as possible. Your requirements will be as in Ō1Ķ above; however, the units to be done will be chosen by the instructor.
3. Students with no previous astronomy course credit
Refer to the ASTR 111 syllabus for general rules. Units 51 and 54 may not be used for your grade. If a Unit has a laboratory portion, this portion must also be completed to receive credit.
Grading Table for
ASTR 111A
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Grade |
Units needed |
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A |
1, 2, 4, 5, + 1 other Unit |
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B |
1, 2, 4, + 1 other Unit |
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C |
1, 2, + 1 other Unit |
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D |
1 and 2 |
Grading Table for
ASTR 211A
(if taking 111A-no
other ASTR)
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Grade |
Units needed |
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A |
3,6,7,44, + 1 other Unit |
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B |
6,7,44, + 1 other Unit |
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C |
6,7, + 1 other Unit |
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D |
6 and 7 |
http://astro.physics.sc.edu, http://spastro.physics.sc.edu/,
GO TO http://astro.physics.sc.edu to get
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Syllabi |
Copies of Units 56,57,59,60 |
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Access astronomical images |
General information(staff photos etc.) |
GO
TO http://spastro.physics.sc.edu to
get
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Laboratory
schedules |
Reserve
laboratory space |
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Check
your progress |
Information
on center hours, special events, sample questions |
USC Code of Academic Responsibility
It is the responsibility of every student at the University of South Carolina to adhere steadfastly to truthfulness and to avoid dishonesty, fraud, or deceit of any type in connection with any academic program. Any student who violates this rule or who knowingly assists another to violate this rule shall be subject to discipline. The discipline referred to in the preceding is separate from any grade penalty that I may impose (Usually an F and cancellation of all the work done for the term).
INCOMPLETES
Incompletes are given only for UNANTICIPATED illness, accident, family or work related responsibility. Requests must be in writing, in detail, and clearly explain how the circumstances fit the eligibility requirements. It must be submitted no later than reading day and must be submitted to your instructor in person. A request will not be considered if you did not show proportional progress towards a passing grade during that portion of the term not covered by your exigency. If your college permits, these courses may be taken on a pass/fail option. A grade of D or better is a satisfactory grade. See your dean's office for permission forms. Your instructor does not sign the request form. Print the instructor's name in the space on the form. Do not contact the instructor.
II. INFORMATION FOR THE CURRENT TERM
IMPORTANT DATES
AND DEADLINES – Fall 2008
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21-22 Aug. |
Choose laboratory time -- before first lab meeting |
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24 Aug. |
Center opens for EVÕs and ASTR 111 Laboratories start
meeting |
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31 Aug.-1 Sept. |
Center closed for Labor Day Holiday |
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5-17 Sept.. |
Planetarium lectures – Unit 51 credit – choose
one – only offers for the term.
Schedule posted. |
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2 Oct. |
DROP DATE -- Students in 111
who have not mastered at least: Unit 1 and a total of 3 Units from 2-7 are strongly urged to withdraw (Labs
or masteries will each count as 1/2 unit for this purpose). Students in 211 or 311 should have
completed 3 units. Students in 1
or 2 hours should have completed at least one unit per hour. |
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8 Oct. |
Schedule of makeup labs for Units 2-7 and advanced
(211/311) lab schedule available on the WEB. Signup within one week after
prelab. |
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9 Oct.. |
Midpoint of semester — use grading information to
calculate your midterm grade.
One-half the work needed for a passing grade is considered
satisfactory for midterm. Evidence
of attendance for Unit 51 must be submitted by this date. |
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9-12 Oct. |
Center Closed for Fall Break |
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17 Oct. |
111 Labs finish basic cycle. Bonus Unit 54 if all 111 Labs completed by closing |
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19 Oct. |
211 Labs and 111 makeup labs begin |
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4 Nov. |
Center Closed for Election Day(Go Vote!) |
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26-30 Nov. |
Center Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday |
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26 Nov. |
Deadline for Incomplete Request |
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3 Dec. |
211 Labs complete cycle |
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3 Dec. |
Last offers of makeupÕs for all labs Not all labs
available this or the preceding week. |
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5 Dec. |
Last day to attempt test. Center closes for term at usual hour -- requests for Incompletes
must be in. You should check your progress before the center closes and
report any errors in recording your work. |
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6 Dec. |
Final grades should be posted by noon on the wall outside
the center entrance – Not on the WEB |
NO GRADES WILL BE
RAISED AFTER THEY ARE SUBMITTED TO THE REGISTRAR
DISCOUNT DATES – Fall 2008
Only 12 correct responses are required for mastery of
Units 2-4 during the period 24 Aug-22 Sept.
Only 12 correct responses are required for mastery of Units 5-7 during the period 24 Aug-17 Oct.
RESTRICTION ON TRIES
You may take as many different units per day as desired; however, you may attempt any given Unit or PreLab only two (2) times per day with at least a 30 min. study period between tries. After 4 attempts on any of Units 1-7 you should bring your lists of missed objectives to your instructor or a senior student staff member and about the unit. (Staff in the EV can help only if the center is not busy.) After discussing your problems you may make additional attempts.
Cell Phones Must Be Turned
Off In Astro Center