Solar Systems Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

PHYS-1304-001 Solar Systems

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Course Description

Study of the sun and its solar system, including its origin.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

The Cosmic Perspective, 7th ed, Bennett, Donahue, Schneider, Voit: Pearson, 2014

Supplies

\ Internet access to complete online homework assignments.

Student Performance

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\ Purpose and Goals of the Course: By the end of the semester the student should be able to complete the listed objectives with a minimum of 60% competency level based on the grading procedure for the course.

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1. \ Understand and be able to summarize current theories of the formation of the solar system.
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2. \ Explain and apply the concepts of the celestial sphere, coordinates, and planetary positions.
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3. \ Explain the basic characteristics of the various planets as will as any differences and similarities between each planet.
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4. \ Understand be able to summarize the basic laws of astronomy including Newton’s Laws of Motion and Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion.
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Grading Criteria

The course grade will be determined by the following:

4 Semester Tests (drop lowest score)        60%
Homework (drop lowest score)                     5%
Quizzes                                                     5%
Presentation                                               5%
Final Exam                                              25%

The overall course grade will be according to the following percentages:

A    - 90 - 100 %
B    - 80 - 89.99 %
C   - 70 - 79.99 %
D   - 60 - 69.99 %
F    - Below 60 %

There will be no extra credit assignments. If you have a question about a grade, you have two weeks from the date that the grade is posted to ask for a review. After that two weeks the grade will be permanent.

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\ Attendance for the course is mandatory. No late work will be accepted and any missed homework or exam will be counted as a zero unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.

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