EARTH 101 (Astronomy Lecture Tuesday Night 6:00 - 9:05 pm)

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1/24 Tu
  • ERTH-101 ASTRONOMY LECTURE (TUESDAY NIGHTS 6:00 - 9:05 PM)
  • 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).
  • Will lecture on size and scale of the universe and continue with a general overview of the class.
  • Lecture "kit cards" are due Tu Night 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 week, 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"
     
  • 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
1/31 Tu
  • ERTH-101 ASTRONOMY LECTURE (TUESDAY NIGHTS 6:00 - 9:05 PM)
  • 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.  See me after class to get an add code (space permitting).
  • 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.
  • The "Syllabus Quiz" will 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 next week, then half credit the following 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.
  • 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).
  • Tonight, 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. 
  • 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
2/7 Tu
  • ERTH-101 ASTRONOMY LECTURE (TUESDAY NIGHTS 6:00 - 9:05 PM)
  • Clickers have been assigned.  DO NOT SIT JUST ANYWHERE, or you will be giving free points to someone else.
  • The class is very full.  In order to accommodate as many students as possible, some students may need to sit on the side in chairs (until enough students drop so that there are tables for everyone).  Students who are absent will lose their assigned seat to those who are waiting, but may be re-assigned a different seat the following class.  Do not miss class if you wish to keep your assigned seat.

  • GRADE SHEETS:   Grade sheets were emailed out yesterday.  Be sure to check your Pipeline email address.  Check your spam filters and filter settings to be sure these come through.  Let me know after today if you do not receive them.  Please note that the syllabus quiz and kit cards have not yet been recorded and do not appear on the grade sheet.

  • "Syllabus Quiz" was given last week!  If you missed the quiz, answer these questions on a sheet of paper and turn in today for full credit, or next week for half credit.  Do not email them to me.

  • 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.  Full credit if you turn in tonight, 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.  Get ahead.  Next week we will be covering Ch 3-4 on the history off Astronomy.  The following handout may be helpful (though it includes more info than you need for our test).
  • FIRST TEST:  Our first test will be a short 50 question scantron test that will be given for only about half an hour of class (near the end of class).  Our first test will cover material from Ch 1-3 and is tentatively scheduled for Tues Feb 21.
  • To encourage you to make use of tutorial services, you are required to "visit" a tutor so that you meet them and know where they are located.  Tutor schedule is posted on my web site.  Pink Tutor Visit slips will be distributed in class today.  This is a required assignment and is worth 11 pts if turned in next week (10 pts the following week, 5 pts the week after, and no points after that).  Don't miss out on these points.  Be sure to "sign in" for credit.  To get credit you must sign in.  Don't turn the form in.  The form is your receipt - you don't turn it in unless there is an error on the grade sheet (then you show it to me to confirm that you did the assignment if we didn't get it recorded correctly the first time.)
  • GRIFFITH TRIP:  Sign up now for this extra credit trip to the Griffith Observatory on Sunday Feb 26 (12:45 pm - 10:30 pm).  Follow the directions posted on the web site to sign up.  Class members get priority until the end of this week, then next week, anyone can sign up (so bring a friend).  Space is limited, so do not delay.  You may want or need this extra credit later, so don't miss out!
  • 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. 
     

  • GRADES HAVE BEEN SENT TO YOUR PIPELINE EMAIL ACCOUNTS:

    Please check your grades for accuracy.  Any errors must be reported by class time next week.  You must send me an email to correct an error (so that I may check the roll sheets and clicker scores).

     

    STUDENTS WHO MISS CLASS OR ARE LATE MAY GET RE-ASSIGNED THEIR SEAT.

    If you are late to class, your seat may be taken by someone else.  You will be reassigned another seat.  Be on time if you wish to keep your seat.  Please understand that I am unable to keep your empty seat saved for you when there are other students sitting on the floor.
2/14 Tu
  • ERTH-101 ASTRONOMY LECTURE (TUESDAY NIGHTS 6:00 - 9:05 PM)
  • Clickers have been assigned.  DO NOT SIT JUST ANYWHERE, or you will be giving free points to someone else.
  • The class is very full.  In order to accommodate as many students as possible, some students may need to sit on the side in chairs (until enough students drop so that there are tables for everyone).  Students who are absent may lose their assigned seat to those who are waiting, but can be re-assigned a different seat the following class.  Do not miss class if you wish to keep your assigned seat.

  • GRADE SHEETS:   Grade sheets were emailed out last week.  Be sure to check your Pipeline email.  Check your spam filters and filter settings to be sure these come through.

  • "Syllabus Quiz" was given last week!  If you missed the quiz, answer these questions on a sheet of paper and turn in today for half credit.  Do not email them to me.

  • Lecture "kit cards" are due last 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.  Full credit if you turned in last week, half credit if turn in tonight, no credit after next week (and you will be dropped).
  • Read Ch 3-4 on the history off Astronomy.  The following handout may be helpful (though it includes more info than you need for our test).  Note that for Ch 4, we are only focusing on section 4.1 on the properties of light (we will come back to the rest of Ch 4 later). 
  • FIRST TEST:  Our first test will be a short 50 question scantron test that will be given for only about half an hour of class (near the end of class).  Our first test will cover material from Ch 1-3 (not Ch 4)and is scheduled for Tues Feb 21.
  • To encourage you to make use of tutorial services, you are required to "visit" a tutor so that you meet them and know where they are located.  Tutor schedule is posted on my web site.  Pink Tutor Visit slips were distributed in class last week.  This is a required assignment and is worth 11 pts if done last week (10 pts this week, 5 pts next week, and no points after that).  Don't miss out on these points.  Be sure to "sign in" for credit.  To get credit you must sign in.  Don't turn the form in.  The form is your receipt - you don't turn it in unless there is an error on the grade sheet (then you show it to me to confirm that you did the assignment if we didn't get it recorded correctly the first time.)
  • GRIFFITH TRIP:  Sign up now for this extra credit trip to the Griffith Observatory on Sunday Feb 26 (12:45 pm - 10:30 pm).  Follow the directions posted on the web site to sign up.  Class members got priority until the end of last week, then this week, anyone can sign up (so bring a friend).  Space is limited, so do not delay.  You may want or need this extra credit later, so don't miss out!
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"
  • To review class material, 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
    2B - Moon Motions
    3A - History/Laws to Galileo
     3B - History/Laws Newton to Tides    		 Ch. 2B- Click here
    Ch. 3A- Click here
    Ch. 3B - Click here
2/21 Tu
  • ERTH-101 ASTRONOMY LECTURE (TUESDAY NIGHTS 6:00 - 9:05 PM)
  • Clickers have been assigned.  DO NOT SIT JUST ANYWHERE, or you will be giving free points to someone else.
  • The class is very full.  In order to accommodate as many students as possible, students who missed class last week may have had their seats reassigned.  Check the seating chart up front to be sure you are in the correct seat and getting credit for your clicker.

  • GRADE SHEETS:   Grade sheets were emailed out last week.  Be sure to check your Pipeline email.  Check your spam filters and filter settings to be sure these come through.

  • Lecture "kit cards" are past due.  If you have not yet turned this in, be sure to talk with me tonight or you may be dropped. 
  • Tonight we will finish Ch 3-4 on the history off Astronomy.  The following handout may be helpful (though it includes more info than you need for our test).  Note that for Ch 4, we are only focusing on section 4.1 on the properties of light (we will come back to the rest of Ch 4 later). 
  • HOMEWORK:  Due next week.  Read Ch 4 on light and telescopes.  Turn in your notes and get 10 pts credit.  Due at the start of class next week.  Half credit the following week, and no credit after that.  There may be a quiz on this material next week.
  • FIRST TEST TONIGHT:  Our first test will be a short 50 question scantron test that will be given for only about half an hour of class (near the end of class).  Our first test will cover material from Ch 1-3 (not Ch 4).  You will need to bring your own 50 question scantron to class.
  • To encourage you to make use of tutorial services, you are required to "visit" a tutor so that you meet them and know where they are located.  Tutor schedule is posted on my web site.  Pink Tutor Visit slips were distributed in class two weeks ago.  This is a required assignment and is worth 11 pts if done two weeks ago (10 pts last week, 5 pts this week, and no points after this week).  Don't miss out on these points.  Be sure to "sign in" for credit.  To get credit you must sign in.  Don't turn the form in.  The form is your receipt - you don't turn it in unless there is an error on the grade sheet (then you show it to me to confirm that you did the assignment if we didn't get it recorded correctly the first time.)
  • GRIFFITH TRIP:  Sign up now for this extra credit trip to the Griffith Observatory on Sunday Feb 26 (12:45 pm - 10:30 pm).  Follow the directions posted on the web site to sign up.  We have added a second bus.  Anyone can sign up (so bring a friend).  Space is limited, so do not delay.  You may want or need this extra credit later, so don't miss out!
  • There are lots of extra credit opportunities.  Check the extra credit link on my webpage.  Plan ahead.  Don't wait until it's too late in the semester.
  • Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy Club"