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PHY216 - Astronomy

This engaging survey course, PHY216, offers a comprehensive introduction to astronomy from the Cosmic Perspective. Designed for students with limited math experience, it covers essential topics such as the Copernican revolution, time and distance in the universe, the reason for the seasons, and our connection to the cosmos, famously encapsulated in "we are star stuff." Students will explore black holes, the Big Bang, dark matter, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Through interactive resources like Skygazer software and various online materials, learners will solidify their understanding through quizzes and exams.

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PHY216 - Astronomy

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  1. PHY216 - Astronomy

  2. The Big Picture • A survey course • “Almost” no math • The Cosmic Perspective – Fundamentals text • Skygazer software • Skygazing?

  3. Topics • Time and distance • Reason for the seasons • Copernican revolution • We are star stuff • One in a million, million, million, million (almost) • It’s hot in here • It’s cold in here

  4. Topics • More to life than a Milky Way • Miscellaneous topics: • Planets around other stars • Black holes • Big Bang • Dark matter, dark energy • The search for other life • Nighttime (and daytime) viewing

  5. Text and Other Resources • The Cosmic Perspective, Fundamentals • Voyager: Skygazer • Other resources • JPL (www.jpl.nasa.gov/index.cfm) • NASA (www.nasa.gov/news/index.html) • www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3033063/

  6. Your Preparation • Read • Quick Quiz after each chapter • Read • Use the internet • Read • Read!

  7. Evaluation • Weekly exam (first part of Monday class) • Multiple choice • Short answer • Comprehensive final exam • Attendance • 10-point scale

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