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Astro 101 Sections 002 and 003. Professor : L. Kent Morrison. Astro 101. Professor : L. Kent Morrison Course Goals : Extend your horizons Class Web page : http://panda.unm.edu/Courses/Morrison/Astro101.002Spring10/ http://panda.unm.edu/Courses/Morrison/Astro101.003Spring10/ - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Astro 101Professor: L. Kent Morrison
Course Goals: Extend your horizons
Class Web page: http://panda.unm.edu/Courses/Morrison/Astro101.002Spring10/
http://panda.unm.edu/Courses/Morrison/Astro101.003Spring10/
Course Text: Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe, Chaisson and McMillan, 6th ed.
i-Clickers: YES, you need one. Bring it to every class.
Homework: Reading, MasteringAstronomy (MA), Self-test T/F & Multiple Choice at the end of each Chapter. On-line quizzes.
Grading: 50 points MA homework, 50 points class participation; 300 points based on best 3 out of 4 tests. NOTE: there will be NO makeup tests.
Instructions Cont.Syllabus: Available on-line at the A101 homepage,
Be sure to read it.
Tests: bring two number 2 pencils. Multiple-Choice.
Office-Hours: Monday through Friday
12:30-1:30 pm in PandA 1115
Campus Observatory: Fridays 7-9pm
How to Register your Clicker
1. Proceed to Clicker web site
2. Enter your BANNER ID for the Student ID
3. Enter your name and clicker number (on the back)
4. Submit and you are done
Banner ID
The Long Wavelength Demonstrator Array (LWDA) Site on July 27, 2007
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Sample Clicker Question #1:
How long does it take for the Earth to go around the Sun?
A: 1 hour
B: 1 day
C: 1 month
D: 1 year
E: Forever, the Sun goes around the Earth.
Sample Clicker Question #2:
What is the current phase of the moon?
A. New
B. First quarter
C. Full
D. Third quarter