EARTH 101H HONORS (Lecture Wed 8:15 - 9:20 am)

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1/25 Wed
  • ERTH-101H ASTRONOMY HONORS SECTION (W 8:15 - 9:20 AM)
  • Welcome to Astronomy!
  • Go over syllabus and class expectations.  Class website. www.fieldstudy.com.
  • Introduction to Poster Project.
  • Possible topics for your Poster Project.
  • Remember, attendance is very important.  I look forward to seeing you all each week.
  • Discussion of Calendars (the year, the month, the day, days of the week, etc).
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
  • TOPICS IN ASTRONOMY (NASA SPACE MISSIONS):
    Consider adding this 1 unit class taught by a JPL Scientist who works with the Mars Rovers and other on going missions.  This class explores recent discoveries from planetary space flight missions.  Only 1 unit, meets every other Friday from 10-12.  Not a very hard class, but very interesting and full of great visuals.  You don't need to have completed ERTH-101 to take this class.  Only offered in spring (so won't be offered next fall).  Don't miss out!  Click here for more info.
  • INSET Summer Internship Opportunity:  (click this link for all the info)
    Internships in Nanosystems Science, Engineering, and Technology (INSET).
    This is an amazing program targeted towards CC students 6/18 - 8/10/12.  Earn $3500 for 8 weeks with UCSB housing provided.  Special recruitment presentation Fri 2/10, 2:15-3:00 pm, room PS-130.  Go check it out and see what it's all about!
     

  • EMAILED TO YOUR PIPELINE ACCOUNT:
    (If you are not receiving emails from me in Pipeline, check registration status, junk folder settings, etc.)

    HONORS SECTION:
    Congratulations.  You are enrolled in the ERTH-101 Astronomy Honors Section.  This honors course is set up so that you attend a regular ERTH-101 Astronomy Class (mixed with honors and non-honors students), then all the honors students come together and attend an additional hour on Wednesday mornings 8:15 – 9:20 am.  You get an extra unit for attending this extra hour, and we will explore topics in more detail and participate in additional astronomy related activities.  There will be a report, a class presentation, some planetarium simulation software activities, field trips, etc.  I am looking forward to an exciting semester with you all.
     

    ATTENDANCE:
    This is an honors class and as such I expect honors students to attend regularly and on time.  If you miss twice during the semester, or are late regularly, you are out.  The honors section on Wednesdays is starting at 8:15 am.  That’s 15 minutes later than regular classes on SBCC campus.  This gives you the additional time you need to be sure to arrive on time! 
     

    ADDING THE ERTH-102 ASTRO LAB:
    Only for honors students, I can give you priority for adding my lab section on Monday nights.  I am unable to help you with adding any other sections.  If you wish to add the astronomy lab, you MUST ATTEND the first night of lab on Monday the first day of classes.  Read the info below for time and directions.
     

    ERTH 102 ASTRONOMY LAB TIMES:
    For those enrolled in the Astronomy Lab, be sure to come at 4 pm this week for the Mon or Tues night lab, and 7 pm for the Wed or Thurs night lab.  Lab WILL MEET the first week for a couple of hours, and those who do not attend WILL BE DROPPED.  No need to buy anything in advance, just be sure to come so that you are not dropped.  For the Mon night section and the Tues night section, there are some funny times printed in the schedule.  Ignore these for now and come at 4 pm the night you are enrolled and the times will be clarified.  Note that the lab meets off-campus.  Here are directions:
     www.fieldstudy.com/Classes/Earth102Lab/PlanetariumDirections.htm
     

    ERTH-102 ASTRONOMY LAB:
    The ERTH-102 Astronomy lab is not required for students who are enrolled in the ERTH-101 Astronomy lecture.  Without the lab, the lecture transfers as a science "without" a lab.  With the lab, the class transfers as a science "with" a lab.  If you wish to take the lab, you do not need to take the lab the same semester you take the lecture.  Taking the lab any future semester will work for transferability.
     

    ERTH-105 Topics in Astronomy (Recent NASA Missions):
    Consider adding this 1 unit class taught by a JPL Scientist who works with the Mars Rovers and other on-going missions.  This class explores recent discoveries from planetary space flight missions.  Only 1 unit, meets every other Friday from 10-12.  Not a very hard class, but very interesting and full of great visuals.  You don't need to have completed ERTH-101 to take this class.  Only offered in spring (so won't be offered next fall).  Don't miss out!  Click here for more info.
     www.fieldstudy.com/Classes/Earth105Topics/Earth105SpaceMissioins.htm
2/1 Wed
  • ERTH-101H ASTRONOMY HONORS SECTION (W 8:15 - 9:20 AM)
  • Introduction to Poster Project.
  • Possible topics for your Poster Project.
  • Remember, attendance is very important.  I look forward to seeing you all each week.
  • Discussion of large numbers, the googol, and the googolplex.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
  • INSET Summer Internship Opportunity:  (click this link for all the info)
    Internships in Nanosystems Science, Engineering, and Technology (INSET).
    This is an amazing program targeted towards CC students 6/18 - 8/10/12.  Earn $3500 for 8 weeks with UCSB housing provided.  Special recruitment presentation Fri 2/10, 2:15-3:00 pm, room PS-130.  Go check it out and see what it's all about!