EARTH 106 (Black Holes MW 8:00 - 9:35 am)

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

8/26 Mon
8/28 Wed

Mon 9/2
Wed 9/4

  • EARTH 106 (Black Holes MW 8:00 - 9:35 am)
  • Welcome to class!  If you wish to add, sign the add list and see me after class. We have room for others to add. Please let your friends know and have them email me for an add code and/or they can show up to class on Wed.
  • Please don't sit in back (unless rest of class is full).
  • HOLIDAY NEXT WEEK ON MONDAY SEPT 2. NO CLASSES AT SBCC!
  • CLASS SYLLABUS:  Go over syllabus and class expectations.  List of cool books to be referenced during course (but you do not need to buy any of these).  Excerpts will be assigned and provided to you on-line.
  • HANDOUTS:  Handy handout on the Scientific Method. List of Historical Characters.
  • TOPICS/BOOKS:  Review topics and books.
  • ARTICLE SUMMARIES:  Article Summaries (1 required per month for a total of 3). 
  • STARRY NIGHT ACTIVITIES (planetarium simulation software).  1 required per month for a total of 3.
  • OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES.  1 required per month for a total of 3. Click my regular class extra credit and scroll to see outside activity options (listed as extra credit for my other classes).
  • VIDEOS.  1 required per month for a total of 3.  Click my regular class extra credit and scroll to the botom for the list of videos.
  • HOMEWORK:  Done on Canvas after most every chapter.  You get two tries, so should be pretty easy.  You can see what you got wrong the first time, then study, and try again, and get the highest score.
  • ASSIGNED READING:  Read Ch 1 in Stephen Hawking's book "A Brief History of Time".  Then skip Ch 2, and go to Ch 3 on Cosmology.  From there read Ch 8 (optional at this point).  We will then go back to Ch 2 after that. We will be quantum mechannically tunlleing through book - all over the place!
  • QUIZ:  Quiz on Ch 1 to be given in class next week.  Will often give quizzes right when class starts.
  • REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS:
  • READING OUTLINE / OVERVIEW:  Chapter 1 "tidbits" to think about:
    The big questions, the mind of "God", tortoises "all the way down", flat Earth vs round Earth, geocentric vs heliocentric, Aristotle, Ptolemy, Copernicas, Galileo, Newton, Einstein, static universe, gravitational collapse of universe, 1st cause, biblical beginnings 5000 yrs BC (Genesis), time before the existence of the universe, Olber's Paradox, Hubble expansion of universe, theories (proof vs disproof), theory "survival of the fittest", General Theory of Relativity (up to 10^24 mi) and Quantum Mechanics (down to 10^12 inch), need for a Quantum Theory of Gravity (your homework for tonight is to come up with this theory), determinism should determine if deterministic theory can be found (or not) or if it's right or wrong, Grand Unification Theory, how does this benefit us (or does science knowledge "doom us all".
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB / EARTH SCIENCE DEPT BBQ:  There will be an Astronomy Club meeting on Friday Sept 7 during our Dept BBQ (free food for everyone).  Only one "official" club meeting per semester.  Come join us to plan out the semester's activities, to get to know your fellow club-mates, and to share your interest in astronomy!  Food, prizes, signups for field trips!  Don't miss out!  Bring your friends.  Free food, drink, prizes, and fun!
  • DEPARTMENT BBQ (FREE FOOD):  Ledbetter Beach, Fri 9/6, 4-6 pm.
    Earth and Planetary Sciences annual picnic-grill-off-game fest (Fri 9/6) from 4-6 pm at Leadbetter Beach. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, sides, deserts, watermelon, and more! And games! Bring your friends (doesn't matter if you are enrolled in our classes or not).  Everyone's invited!
  • DEPARTMENT BBQ (FREE FOOD):  Ledbetter Beach, Fri 9/6, from 4-6 pm.
    Earth and Planetary Sciences annual picnic-grill-off-game fest (Fri 9/7) from 4-6 pm at Leadbetter Beach. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, and more! And games! Bring your friends (doesn't matter if you are enrolled in our classes or not).  Everyone's invited!
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB:  Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy 2018-19".
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB "OFFICERS GROUP": For those who wish to get more involved, to help plan events, and to meet weekly. Meetings are usually on Wednesday's 12:30 (though still to be determined). Join us. We meet at the tables outside between the physical science building and the caffeteria.
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB MEETING / PIZZA PARTY FRI 9/13:  There will be an Astronomy Club meeting / pizza party (Fri 9/13 from 6-9 pm).  Only one "official" club meeting per semester.  Come join us to plan out the semester's activities, to get to know your fellow club-mates, and to share your interest in astronomy!  Food, prizes, signups for field trips!  Don't miss out!  Bring your friends.  Free food, drink, prizes, and fun!
  • FRED'S LECTURE SLIDE VIDEOS:  Former (emeritus) Professor Fred Marschak put together this series of videos of our class lecture slides to help students study for the ERTH-101 Lecture Class.  Some of the topics discussed in this course build on concepts and principles first introduced in the 101 course.  Although not required, these are available to help you go over background material or to explore concepts not fully discussed in this course.
  • HONOR and INTEGRITY:  Be sure to always do your own work.  Do not just get answers from someone else in class.  That would be unfair to your fellow students and defeats the purpose of the multi-attempt learning process.  Always conduct yourselves with honor and integrity with regard to class assignments and with representing your work.
Mon 9/9
Wed 9/11
  • EARTH 106 (Black Holes MW 8:00 - 9:35 am)
  • Please don't sit in back (unless rest of class is full).
  • TOPICS/BOOKS:  Review topics and books.
  • ARTICLE SUMMARIES:  Article Summaries (1 required per month for a total of 3). 
  • STARRY NIGHT ACTIVITIES (planetarium simulation software).  1 required per month for a total of 3.
  • OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES.  1 required per month for a total of 3. Click my regular class extra credit and scroll to see outside activity options (listed as extra credit for my other classes).
  • VIDEOS.  1 required per month for a total of 3.  Click my regular class extra credit and scroll to the botom for the list of videos.
  • HOMEWORK:  Done on Canvas after most every chapter.  You get two tries, so should be pretty easy.  You can see what you got wrong the first time, then study, and try again, and get the highest score.
  • ASSIGNED READING:  Finish Ch 1 in Stephen Hawking's book "A Brief History of Time".  Then skip Ch 2, and go to Ch 3 on Cosmology.  From there read Ch 8 (optional at this point).  We will then go back to Ch 2 after that. We will be quantum mechannically tunlleing through book - all over the place!
  • QUIZ:  Quiz on Ch 1 to be given in class this week.  Will often give quizzes right when class starts.
  • REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS:
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB:  Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy 2018-19".
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB "OFFICERS GROUP": For those who wish to get more involved, to help plan events, and to meet weekly. Meetings are on Wednesday's 1 pm. Join us. We meet at the tables outside between the physical science building and the caffeteria.
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB MEETING / PIZZA PARTY FRI 9/13:  There will be an Astronomy Club meeting / pizza party (Fri 9/13 from 6-9 pm).  Only one "official" club meeting per semester.  Come join us to plan out the semester's activities, to get to know your fellow club-mates, and to share your interest in astronomy!  Food, prizes, signups for field trips!  Don't miss out!  Bring your friends.  Free food, drink, prizes, and fun!
  • EXTRA CREDIT STAR PARTIES: Follow instructions in Extra Credit link. Star Party dates are Sept 14, Oct 12, and Nov 9. Weather dependent. Times are from dark (like really dark) to 10 pm. You don't need to stay the whole time, just 20-30 min is enough (as long as you look through all the telescopes). Be sure to sign in for credit. Hosted by Mus of Nat History. Please be on your best behavior.
  • FRED'S LECTURE SLIDE VIDEOS:  Former (emeritus) Professor Fred Marschak put together this series of videos of our class lecture slides to help students study for the ERTH-101 Lecture Class.  Some of the topics discussed in this course build on concepts and principles first introduced in the 101 course.  Although not required, these are available to help you go over background material or to explore concepts not fully discussed in this course.
  • HONOR and INTEGRITY:  Be sure to always do your own work.  Do not just get answers from someone else in class.  That would be unfair to your fellow students and defeats the purpose of the multi-attempt learning process.  Always conduct yourselves with honor and integrity with regard to class assignments and with representing your work.
Mon 9/16
Wed 9/18
  • EARTH 106 (Black Holes MW 8:00 - 9:35 am)
  • Please don't sit in back (unless rest of class is full).
  • TOPICS/BOOKS:  Review topics and books.
  • ARTICLE SUMMARIES:  Article Summaries (1 required per month for a total of 3). 
  • STARRY NIGHT ACTIVITIES (planetarium simulation software).  1 required per month for a total of 3.
  • OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES.  1 required per month for a total of 3. Click my regular class extra credit and scroll to see outside activity options (listed as extra credit for my other classes).
  • VIDEOS.  1 required per month for a total of 3.  Click my regular class extra credit and scroll to the botom for the list of videos.
  • HOMEWORK:  Done on Canvas after most every chapter.  You get two tries, so should be pretty easy.  You can see what you got wrong the first time, then study, and try again, and get the highest score.
  • ASSIGNED READING: Read Ch 3 and Ch 8 on Cosmology.  We will then go back to Ch 2 after that and discuss Einstein's Special and General Theories of Relativity and higher dimensions, then move on to Ch 4 on the Uncertainty Principle (mostly Quantum Mechanics principles).
  • QUIZ:  Quiz on Ch 1 and Ch 3 to be given in class this week.  Will often give quizzes right when class starts.
  • REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS:
    Flatland Readings (short summary of book)
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB:  Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy 2018-19".
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB "OFFICERS GROUP": For those who wish to get more involved, to help plan events, and to meet weekly. Meetings are on Wednesday's 1 pm. Join us. We meet at the tables outside between the physical science building and the caffeteria.
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB MEETING / PIZZA PARTY FRI 9/13:  We had great fun at last Friday's Astro Club pizza party meeting. We discussed projects, events, field trips, and elected officers.
  • OUTSIDE ACTIVITY STAR PARTIES: Follow instructions in Extra Credit link (though not for extra credit but counts as an outside activity). Star Party dates are Sept 14, Oct 12, and Nov 9. Weather dependent. Times are from dark (like really dark) to 10 pm. You don't need to stay the whole time, just 20-30 min is enough (as long as you look through all the telescopes). Be sure to sign in for credit. Hosted by Mus of Nat History. Please be on your best behavior.
  • FRED'S LECTURE SLIDE VIDEOS:  Former (emeritus) Professor Fred Marschak put together this series of videos of our class lecture slides to help students study for the ERTH-101 Lecture Class.  Some of the topics discussed in this course build on concepts and principles first introduced in the 101 course.  Although not required, these are available to help you go over background material or to explore concepts not fully discussed in this course.
  • HONOR and INTEGRITY:  Be sure to always do your own work.  Do not just get answers from someone else in class.  That would be unfair to your fellow students and defeats the purpose of the multi-attempt learning process.  Always conduct yourselves with honor and integrity with regard to class assignments and with representing your work.
Mon 9/23
Wed 9/25
  • EARTH 106 (Black Holes MW 8:00 - 9:35 am)
  • Please don't sit in back (unless rest of class is full).
  • TOPICS/BOOKS:  Review topics and books.
  • ARTICLE SUMMARIES:  Article Summaries (1 required per month for a total of 3). 
  • STARRY NIGHT ACTIVITIES (planetarium simulation software).  1 required per month for a total of 3.
  • OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES.  1 required per month for a total of 3. Click my regular class extra credit and scroll to see outside activity options (listed as extra credit for my other classes).
  • VIDEOS.  1 required per month for a total of 3.  Click my regular class extra credit and scroll to the botom for the list of videos.
  • HOMEWORK:  Done on Canvas after most every chapter.  You get two tries, so should be pretty easy.  You can see what you got wrong the first time, then study, and try again, and get the highest score.
  • ASSIGNED READING: Read Ch 3 and Ch 8 on Cosmology.  We will then go back to Ch 2 after that and discuss Einstein's Special and General Theories of Relativity and higher dimensions, then move on to Ch 4 on the Uncertainty Principle (mostly Quantum Mechanics principles).
  • QUIZ:  Quiz on Ch 1 and Ch 3 to be given in class this week.  Will often give quizzes right when class starts.
  • REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS:
    Flatland Readings (short summary of book)
  • NEXT WEEK'S READINGS (GET AHEAD):
  • OUTSIDE ACTIVITY FIELD TRIP to Griffith Observatory (Sun 11/3):  10 am - 8 pm
    Space is limited.  Anyone may go.  Bring a friend.  Cost is $40 and includes transportation and all admission fees (but you need to bring or buy your own food/lunch).  You sign up by going to the SBCC Cashier and paying for the trip with them.  The trip will fill up fast.  Signups are on a first come basis.  Don't delay, sign up right away!  You may provide your own transportation, however you will need to purchase your own admissions tickets and also meet us at Griffith when we arrive and stay until we leave (otherwise you don't get credit).
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB:  Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy 2018-19".
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB "OFFICERS GROUP": For those who wish to get more involved, to help plan events, and to meet weekly. Meetings are on Wednesday's 1 pm. Join us. We meet at the tables outside between the physical science building and the caffeteria.
  • OUTSIDE ACTIVITY STAR PARTIES: Follow instructions in Extra Credit link (though not for extra credit but counts as an outside activity). Star Party dates are Sept 14, Oct 12, and Nov 9. Weather dependent. Times are from dark (like really dark) to 10 pm. You don't need to stay the whole time, just 20-30 min is enough (as long as you look through all the telescopes). Be sure to sign in for credit. Hosted by Mus of Nat History. Please be on your best behavior.
  • AD-ASTRA EXTRA CREDIT (Must see movie at theater within two weeks of opening).
    Look for Sci-Fi Movie Bloopers. Identify and discuss things that are physically impossible (by the laws of physics or science), but that are shown in the movie. For example, sound in space (can't have sound since there is no air), or time travel (can't travel "back" in time, though the laws of physics do allow for tavel "forward" through time). Explain how they do it in the movie and if it could be done in real life. Another example is "suspended animation" . This is a valid concept that could work if we could medically freeze someone - that type of thing.
  • FRED'S LECTURE SLIDE VIDEOS:  Former (emeritus) Professor Fred Marschak put together this series of videos of our class lecture slides to help students study for the ERTH-101 Lecture Class.  Some of the topics discussed in this course build on concepts and principles first introduced in the 101 course.  Although not required, these are available to help you go over background material or to explore concepts not fully discussed in this course.
  • HONOR and INTEGRITY:  Be sure to always do your own work.  Do not just get answers from someone else in class.  That would be unfair to your fellow students and defeats the purpose of the multi-attempt learning process.  Always conduct yourselves with honor and integrity with regard to class assignments and with representing your work.
  • SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNTIES: Many scholarship opportunities are provided through our school and other organizations and community sources. Many scholarships go unclaimed due to a lack of applicants. Sign up for our Astro Club website on FB for links. Also, go to the SBCC Foundation scholarship page to apply for hundreds all at once with a single submission.
Mon 10/7
Wed 10/9
  • EARTH 106 (Black Holes MW 8:00 - 9:35 am)
  • Please don't sit in back (unless rest of class is full).
  • TOPICS/BOOKS:  Review topics and books.
  • ARTICLE SUMMARIES:  Article Summaries (1 required per month for a total of 3). 
  • STARRY NIGHT ACTIVITIES (planetarium simulation software).  1 required per month for a total of 3.
  • OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES.  1 required per month for a total of 3. Click my regular class extra credit and scroll to see outside activity options (listed as extra credit for my other classes).
  • VIDEOS.  1 required per month for a total of 3.  Click my regular class extra credit and scroll to the botom for the list of videos.
  • HOMEWORK:  Done on Canvas after most every chapter.  You get two tries, so should be pretty easy.  You can see what you got wrong the first time, then study, and try again, and get the highest score.
  • ASSIGNED READING: Read Ch 4 on the Uncertainty Principle (mostly Quantum Mechanics principles). Then read Ch 5 on particle physics (optional), then Ch 6 on Classical Black Hole theory, then Ch 7 on Quantum Mechanical Black Hole Theory. Yippeee.... we're finally learning about black holes!
  • QUIZ:  We will often give quizzes right when class starts (usually on Wednesdays).
  • REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS:
    Flatland Readings (short summary of book)
  • NEXT WEEK'S READINGS (GET AHEAD):
  • OUTSIDE ACTIVITY FIELD TRIP to Griffith Observatory (Sun 11/3):  10 am - 8 pm
    Space is limited.  Anyone may go.  Bring a friend.  Cost is $40 and includes transportation and all admission fees (but you need to bring or buy your own food/lunch).  You sign up by going to the SBCC Cashier and paying for the trip with them.  The trip will fill up fast.  Signups are on a first come basis.  Don't delay, sign up right away!  You may provide your own transportation, however you will need to purchase your own admissions tickets and also meet us at Griffith when we arrive and stay until we leave (otherwise you don't get credit).
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB:  Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy 2018-19".
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB "OFFICERS GROUP": For those who wish to get more involved, to help plan events, and to meet weekly. Meetings are on Wednesday's 1 pm. Join us. We meet at the tables outside between the physical science building and the caffeteria.
  • OUTSIDE ACTIVITY STAR PARTIES: Follow instructions in Extra Credit link (though not for extra credit but counts as an outside activity). Star Party dates are Sept 14, Oct 12, and Nov 9. Weather dependent. Times are from dark (like really dark) to 10 pm. You don't need to stay the whole time, just 20-30 min is enough (as long as you look through all the telescopes). Be sure to sign in for credit. Hosted by Mus of Nat History. Please be on your best behavior.
  • AD-ASTRA EXTRA CREDIT (Must see movie at theater within two weeks of opening).
    Look for Sci-Fi Movie Bloopers. Identify and discuss things that are physically impossible (by the laws of physics or science), but that are shown in the movie. For example, sound in space (can't have sound since there is no air), or time travel (can't travel "back" in time, though the laws of physics do allow for tavel "forward" through time). Explain how they do it in the movie and if it could be done in real life. Another example is "suspended animation" . This is a valid concept that could work if we could medically freeze someone - that type of thing.
  • FRED'S LECTURE SLIDE VIDEOS:  Former (emeritus) Professor Fred Marschak put together this series of videos of our class lecture slides to help students study for the ERTH-101 Lecture Class.  Some of the topics discussed in this course build on concepts and principles first introduced in the 101 course.  Although not required, these are available to help you go over background material or to explore concepts not fully discussed in this course.
  • HONOR and INTEGRITY:  Be sure to always do your own work.  Do not just get answers from someone else in class.  That would be unfair to your fellow students and defeats the purpose of the multi-attempt learning process.  Always conduct yourselves with honor and integrity with regard to class assignments and with representing your work.
  • SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNTIES: Many scholarship opportunities are provided through our school and other organizations and community sources. Many scholarships go unclaimed due to a lack of applicants. Sign up for our Astro Club website on FB for links. Also, go to the SBCC Foundation scholarship page to apply for hundreds all at once with a single submission.
Mon 10/21
Wed 10/23
  • EARTH 106 (Black Holes MW 8:00 - 9:35 am)
  • Please don't sit in back (unless rest of class is full).
  • TOPICS/BOOKS:  Review topics and books.
  • ARTICLE SUMMARIES:  Article Summaries (1 required per month for a total of 3). 
  • STARRY NIGHT ACTIVITIES (planetarium simulation software).  1 required per month for a total of 3.
  • OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES.  1 required per month for a total of 3. Click my regular class extra credit and scroll to see outside activity options (listed as extra credit for my other classes).
  • VIDEOS.  1 required per month for a total of 3.  Click my regular class extra credit and scroll to the botom for the list of videos.
  • HOMEWORK:  Done on Canvas after most every chapter.  You get two tries, so should be pretty easy.  You can see what you got wrong the first time, then study, and try again, and get the highest score.
  • ASSIGNED READING (for next few weeks):  Read Ch 5 on particle physics (optional), then Ch 6 on Classical Black Hole theory, then Read Ch 7 on Quantum Mechanical Black Hole Theory.
  • QUIZ:  We will often give quizzes right when class starts (usually on Wednesdays).
  • REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS:
  • MIDTERM: Postponed until Wed 10/30 (oooh... how scary)
  • OUTSIDE ACTIVITY FIELD TRIP to Griffith Observatory (Sun 11/3):  10 am - 8 pm
    Space is limited.  Anyone may go.  Bring a friend.  Cost is $40 and includes transportation and all admission fees (but you need to bring or buy your own food/lunch).  You sign up by going to the SBCC Cashier and paying for the trip with them.  The trip will fill up fast.  Signups are on a first come basis.  Don't delay, sign up right away!  You may provide your own transportation, however you will need to purchase your own admissions tickets and also meet us at Griffith when we arrive and stay until we leave (otherwise you don't get credit).
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB:  Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy 2018-19".
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB "OFFICERS GROUP": For those who wish to get more involved, to help plan events, and to meet weekly. Meetings are on Wednesday's 1 pm. Join us. We meet at the tables outside between the physical science building and the caffeteria.
  • OUTSIDE ACTIVITY STAR PARTIES: Follow instructions in Extra Credit link (though not for extra credit but counts as an outside activity). Star Party dates are Sept 14, Oct 12, and Nov 9. Weather dependent. Times are from dark (like really dark) to 10 pm. You don't need to stay the whole time, just 20-30 min is enough (as long as you look through all the telescopes). Be sure to sign in for credit. Hosted by Mus of Nat History. Please be on your best behavior.
  • AD-ASTRA EXTRA CREDIT (Must see movie at theater within two weeks of opening).
    Look for Sci-Fi Movie Bloopers. Identify and discuss things that are physically impossible (by the laws of physics or science), but that are shown in the movie. For example, sound in space (can't have sound since there is no air), or time travel (can't travel "back" in time, though the laws of physics do allow for tavel "forward" through time). Explain how they do it in the movie and if it could be done in real life. Another example is "suspended animation" . This is a valid concept that could work if we could medically freeze someone - that type of thing.
  • FRED'S LECTURE SLIDE VIDEOS:  Former (emeritus) Professor Fred Marschak put together this series of videos of our class lecture slides to help students study for the ERTH-101 Lecture Class.  Some of the topics discussed in this course build on concepts and principles first introduced in the 101 course.  Although not required, these are available to help you go over background material or to explore concepts not fully discussed in this course.
  • HONOR and INTEGRITY:  Be sure to always do your own work.  Do not just get answers from someone else in class.  That would be unfair to your fellow students and defeats the purpose of the multi-attempt learning process.  Always conduct yourselves with honor and integrity with regard to class assignments and with representing your work.
  • SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNTIES: Many scholarship opportunities are provided through our school and other organizations and community sources. Many scholarships go unclaimed due to a lack of applicants. Sign up for our Astro Club website on FB for links. Also, go to the SBCC Foundation scholarship page to apply for hundreds all at once with a single submission
Mon 10/28
Wed 10/30
  • EARTH 106 (Black Holes MW 8:00 - 9:35 am)
  • Please don't sit in back (unless rest of class is full).
  • TOPICS/BOOKS:  Review topics and books.
  • ARTICLE SUMMARIES:  Article Summaries (1 required per month for a total of 3). 
  • STARRY NIGHT ACTIVITIES (planetarium simulation software).  1 required per month for a total of 3.
  • OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES.  1 required per month for a total of 3. Click my regular class extra credit and scroll to see outside activity options (listed as extra credit for my other classes).
  • VIDEOS.  1 required per month for a total of 3.  Click my regular class extra credit and scroll to the botom for the list of videos.
  • HOMEWORK:  Done on Canvas after most every chapter.  You get two tries, so should be pretty easy.  You can see what you got wrong the first time, then study, and try again, and get the highest score.
  • ASSIGNED READING (for next few weeks):  Read Ch 5 on particle physics (optional), then Ch 6 on Classical Black Hole theory, then Read Ch 7 on Quantum Mechanical Black Hole Theory.
  • QUIZ:  We will often give quizzes right when class starts (usually on Wednesdays).
  • REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS:
  • MIDTERM: Postponed until Wed 10/30 (oooh... how scary). Midterm "may" be take-home, or it may be postponed until the following week. We will see how far we get in class this week.
  • OUTSIDE ACTIVITY FIELD TRIP to Griffith Observatory (Sun 11/3):  10 am - 8 pm
    Space is limited.  Anyone may go.  Bring a friend.  Cost is $40 and includes transportation and all admission fees (but you need to bring or buy your own food/lunch).  You sign up by going to the SBCC Cashier and paying for the trip with them.  The trip will fill up fast.  Signups are on a first come basis.  Don't delay, sign up right away!  You may provide your own transportation, however you will need to purchase your own admissions tickets and also meet us at Griffith when we arrive and stay until we leave (otherwise you don't get credit).
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB:  Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy 2018-19".
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB "OFFICERS GROUP": For those who wish to get more involved, to help plan events, and to meet weekly. Meetings are on Wednesday's 1 pm. Join us. We meet at the tables outside between the physical science building and the caffeteria.
  • OUTSIDE ACTIVITY STAR PARTIES: Follow instructions in Extra Credit link (though not for extra credit but counts as an outside activity). Star Party dates are Sept 14, Oct 12, and Nov 9. Weather dependent. Times are from dark (like really dark) to 10 pm. You don't need to stay the whole time, just 20-30 min is enough (as long as you look through all the telescopes). Be sure to sign in for credit. Hosted by Mus of Nat History. Please be on your best behavior.
  • AD-ASTRA EXTRA CREDIT (Must see movie at theater within two weeks of opening).
    Look for Sci-Fi Movie Bloopers. Identify and discuss things that are physically impossible (by the laws of physics or science), but that are shown in the movie. For example, sound in space (can't have sound since there is no air), or time travel (can't travel "back" in time, though the laws of physics do allow for tavel "forward" through time). Explain how they do it in the movie and if it could be done in real life. Another example is "suspended animation" . This is a valid concept that could work if we could medically freeze someone - that type of thing.
  • FRED'S LECTURE SLIDE VIDEOS:  Former (emeritus) Professor Fred Marschak put together this series of videos of our class lecture slides to help students study for the ERTH-101 Lecture Class.  Some of the topics discussed in this course build on concepts and principles first introduced in the 101 course.  Although not required, these are available to help you go over background material or to explore concepts not fully discussed in this course.
  • HONOR and INTEGRITY:  Be sure to always do your own work.  Do not just get answers from someone else in class.  That would be unfair to your fellow students and defeats the purpose of the multi-attempt learning process.  Always conduct yourselves with honor and integrity with regard to class assignments and with representing your work.
  • SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNTIES: Many scholarship opportunities are provided through our school and other organizations and community sources. Many scholarships go unclaimed due to a lack of applicants. Sign up for our Astro Club website on FB for links. Also, go to the SBCC Foundation scholarship page to apply for hundreds all at once with a single submission
Mon 11/4
Wed 11/6
  • EARTH 106 (Black Holes MW 8:00 - 9:35 am)
  • Erin has been abducted by aliens. But he hopes to be back soon after they are done disecting him and doing weird experiments on him. Sean will cover for Erin until the Aliens bring him back!
  • Please don't sit in back (unless rest of class is full).
  • TOPICS/BOOKS:  Review topics and books.
  • ARTICLE SUMMARIES:  Article Summaries (1 required per month for a total of 3). 
  • STARRY NIGHT ACTIVITIES (planetarium simulation software).  1 required per month for a total of 3.
  • OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES.  1 required per month for a total of 3. Click my regular class extra credit and scroll to see outside activity options (listed as extra credit for my other classes).
  • VIDEOS.  1 required per month for a total of 3.  Click my regular class extra credit and scroll to the botom for the list of videos.
  • HOMEWORK:  Done on Canvas after most every chapter.  You get two tries, so should be pretty easy.  You can see what you got wrong the first time, then study, and try again, and get the highest score.
  • ASSIGNED READING (for next few weeks):  Read Ch 6 on Classical Black Hole theory, then Read Ch 7 on Quantum Mechanical Black Hole Theory. Check with Sean to see what to read next.
  • QUIZ:  We will often give quizzes right when class starts (usually on Wednesdays). Sean will assign further readings if I am not back.
  • REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS:
  • MIDTERM: If you missed the midterm, check with Sean for how to make it up. There is an "in class" portion, and a take home portion
  • OUTSIDE ACTIVITY FIELD TRIP to Griffith Observatory (Sun 11/3):  Hope you all had a great trip to Griffith!
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB:  Join our school club (fun people, events, activities, discounts) - Search on Facebook for "SBCC Astronomy 2018-19".
  • ASTRONOMY CLUB "OFFICERS GROUP": For those who wish to get more involved, to help plan events, and to meet weekly. Meetings are on Wednesday's 1 pm. Join us. We meet at the tables outside between the physical science building and the caffeteria.
  • OUTSIDE ACTIVITY STAR PARTIES: Follow instructions in Extra Credit link (though not for extra credit but counts as an outside activity). Star Party dates are Sept 14, Oct 12, and Nov 9. Weather dependent. Times are from dark (like really dark) to 10 pm. You don't need to stay the whole time, just 20-30 min is enough (as long as you look through all the telescopes). Be sure to sign in for credit. Hosted by Mus of Nat History. Please be on your best behavior.
  • FRED'S LECTURE SLIDE VIDEOS:  Former (emeritus) Professor Fred Marschak put together this series of videos of our class lecture slides to help students study for the ERTH-101 Lecture Class.  Some of the topics discussed in this course build on concepts and principles first introduced in the 101 course.  Although not required, these are available to help you go over background material or to explore concepts not fully discussed in this course.
  • HONOR and INTEGRITY:  Be sure to always do your own work.  Do not just get answers from someone else in class.  That would be unfair to your fellow students and defeats the purpose of the multi-attempt learning process.  Always conduct yourselves with honor and integrity with regard to class assignments and with representing your work.
  • SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNTIES: Many scholarship opportunities are provided through our school and other organizations and community sources. Many scholarships go unclaimed due to a lack of applicants. Sign up for our Astro Club website on FB for links. Also, go to the SBCC Foundation scholarship page to apply for hundreds all at once with a single submission
Mon 11/18
Wed 11/20
  • EARTH 106 (Black Holes MW 8:00 - 9:35 am)
  • Erin may not be back before the semester ends. Sean will transfer grades over to Canvas and post test greades there. Sean can answer any questions about the class and how the grading will be switched over.