EARTH 101 (Astronomy Lecture MW 9:35 - 10:55 pm)

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1/23 Mon
  • ERTH-101 ASTRONOMY LECTURE (MW 9:35 - 10:55 AM)
  • If you wish to add, be sure to put your name on the add list.  The class is full, but we will take adds as students drop.  Those trying to add must attend every day until a spot opens up.
  • Students enrolled in this section, but who do not attend today, may be dropped to make room for those trying to add.  To keep your spot in this class, you must attend every day.  It is not fair to students trying to add if students who miss class are taking up spots.
  • Go over syllabus and class expectations.  Class website at www.fieldstudy.com
  • Read on-line version of syllabus in preparation for "Syllabus Quiz" to be given next week.
  • Will lecture on Feynman Quote and Scientific Method (follow hyperlinks for more info).
  • Lecture "kit cards" are due M of next week.  These are available at the bookstore (from the cashier on the top floor and not from downstairs where the texts are located).  Cost is about $7.
  • Read Ch 1 on size and scale.  Start reading Ch 2 on rotation, revolution, seasons, moon phases, and eclipses.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
     
  • EMAILED TO YOUR PIPELINE ACCOUNT:
    (If you are not receiving emails from me in Pipeline, check registration status, junk folder settings, etc.)

    EARTH-101 ASTRONOMY COURSE:
    You are enrolled in my ERTH-101 Astronomy course.  Class starts next week.  Students who do not come the first few classes will be dropped to make rooms for those trying to add.  Parking on campus can be difficult.  Be sure to arrive early to assure that you are on time.  The class meets in PS-101.  Don't confuse PS-101 with ES-101 or EBS-101.  The PS-101 class is its own building up the hill from the bookstore about half way toward the Student Services building.
     

    HOW TO ADD THE CLASS:
    If you are getting this email, you are already enrolled.  However, for those who are trying to add, the class is full, but there may be some spots that open up due to other students dropping or switching their schedules around.  To add the class, come the first day of class and fully attend each class session until the end of the two week "add period".  Then, depending on how many students have dropped, add codes will be given out to those who have been attending.  There is no guarantee that a spot will open up for you (but we will do our best to get you in provided that a seat opens up).
     

    SWITCHING SECTIONS in ERTH-101:
    To switch sections, you have to try and add the section as described above, then drop the section you are in.  Let the instructor know you are trying to switch sections.
     

    ERTH-101H Honors Astronomy:
    If you are a member of the Honors Program, consider taking the honors section of astronomy.  If you are not a member of the Honors Program, consider joining.  The Honors Section of Astronomy is only offered in spring (so won't be offered next fall).  Don't miss out!  Click here for eligibility and additional info.
    www.sbcc.edu/honors/
     

    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

     

    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 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

1/25 Wed
  • ERTH-101 ASTRONOMY LECTURE (MW 9:35 - 10:55 AM)
  • The class is full.  Only students who have been attending (and trying to add) will be given spots as other students drop.  New students should try to add my Tu Night 6 on Astro class.
  • Students enrolled in this section, but who do not attend today, may be dropped to make room for those trying to add.  To keep your spot in this class, you must attend every day.  It is not fair to students trying to add if students who miss class are taking up spots.
  • Read on-line version of syllabus in preparation for "Syllabus Quiz" to be given next Monday.
  • Lecture "kit cards" are due M of next week.  These are available at the bookstore (from the cashier on the top floor and not from downstairs where the texts are located).  Cost is about $7.
  • Read Ch 1 on size and scale.  Read Ch 2 on rotation, revolution, seasons, moon phases, and eclipses.
  • Next Monday, your clickers will be registered to you.  Select a seat that will work for you for the remainder of the semester.  Consider distance from the front, lighting, distractions, friends, etc.
  • 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!  Application deadline 2/27. 
1/30 Mon
  • ERTH-101 ASTRONOMY LECTURE (MW 9:35 - 10:55 AM)
  • The class is full.  Only students who have been attending (and trying to add) will be given spots as other students drop.  New students should try to add my Tu Night 6 on Astro class.
  • Students enrolled in this section, but who do not attend today, may be dropped to make room for those trying to add.  To keep your spot in this class, you must attend every day.  It is not fair to students trying to add if students who miss class are taking up spots.
  • "Syllabus Quiz" to be given in class today!.
  • Lecture "kit cards" are due today.  These are available at the bookstore (from the cashier on the top floor and not from downstairs where the texts are located).  Cost is about $7.  One pt extra credit if you turned it in during class today, otherwise, full credit if you bring it on Wed, then half credit next week, then no credit after that (and you will be dropped).
  • Read Ch 1 on size and scale.  Read Ch 2 on rotation, revolution, seasons, moon phases, and eclipses.
  • Due to computer problems with new clickers, these will be registered to you on Wed.  Select a seat that will work for you for the remainder of the semester.  Consider distance from the front, lighting, distractions, friends, etc.
  • 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!
2/1 Wed
  • ERTH-101 ASTRONOMY LECTURE (MW 9:35 - 10:55 AM)
  • The class is full.  Only students who have been attending (and trying to add) will be given spots as other students drop.
  • Students enrolled in this section, but who do not attend today, may be dropped to make room for those trying to add.  To keep your spot in this class, you must attend every day.  It is not fair to students trying to add if students who miss class are taking up spots.
  • "Syllabus Quiz" was given last Monday!  If you missed the quiz, answer these questions on a sheet of paper and turn in next Monday.  Do not email them to me.
  • Lecture "kit cards" were due last Monday.  These are available at the bookstore (from the cashier on the top floor and not from downstairs where the texts are located).  Cost is about $7.  Full credit if you turn it in today, half credit next week, then no credit after that (and you will be dropped).
  • Read Ch 2 on rotation, revolution, seasons, moon phases, and eclipses.  Begin reading Ch 3-4 in preparation for next week, when we will talk about the history off Astronomy.  The following handout may be helpful (though it includes more info than you need for our test).
  • Due to computer problems with new clickers, these will be registered to you on Wed.  Select a seat that will work for you for the remainder of the semester.  Consider distance from the front, lighting, distractions, friends, etc.
  • 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!
  • To review material from the first week (and to get ahead with material to be covered next week), Professor Fred Marschak has prepared a set of lecture slides for us to use.  These short QuickTime videos can serve as a great study aid.  You will need to have (or download) Quicktime to view the video files.  No need to purchase ANYTHING!!!  Click here to download: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/troubleshooting/
    Astro Topic

    Video Links on YouTube

    The Scale of the Cosmos
    2A - Seasons
    Ch. 1 - Click here
    Ch. 2A - Click here