Astronomy 152
Spring 2008

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SYLLABUS

 
Instructor: Prof. Yuri Efremenko
  • Office: 226-C Ayers Bldg.
  • Phone: (865) 974-7857
  • FAX: (865) 974-7843
  • E-mail: efremenk@unix.utk.edu
Office hours: One hour after class on (MWF) or by appointment. 
Section: 152002
Attendance: Highly expected.
Lectures: TR 11:15 - 12:05, Rm # 304 Nielsen Physics Bldg.
Textbook: Astronomy Today, Chaisson and McMillan, sixth edition The material to be covered can be found on the web site.
Homework:
Your weekly homework is to read and study relevant chapter in the textbook both BEFORE and AFTER the topics are covered in class
Tests: Feb. 6, Mar. 7, and Apr. 16; in class, closed book. One page of notes allowed. Multiple Choice.
Grade: 15% each of the three tests; 25% in class quizzes. Final Exam 30%. Extra 2%+2% for making telescope observations 
Grading Scale: F < 50%, 50.1% < D < 60%, 60.1% < C < 70%, 70.1% < C+ < 75%, 75% < B < 80%, 80.1% < B+ < 85%, 85.1% < A

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