Modern Astronomy
Sections B & E, Dr. Cairns
Spring 1996

Syllabus

MWF 1:30 pm; Lecture Room 1, Van Allen Hall

Instructor:   Iver H. Cairns
              751 Van Allen Hall
              335-0498

Office Hours: 10-11 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or by appointment
              751 Van Allen Hall

Textbook:     Astronomy, Journey to the Cosmic Frontier
              by John D. Fix
              Mosby, First Edition

Lab Book:     Imaging the Universe:
(section E)   An Introductory Astronomy Laboratory Manual
              (January 1996 edition; will be available at Iowa Book and Supply)

• Schedule of Exams
• Course Goals and Objectives
• Lecture Schedule and Reading Assignments
• Course Organization
• Homework Assignments
• Modern Astronomy Mathematics
• Optional Observing Exercise
• Practice and Actual Exams - Cairns 1996UPDATED
• Practice Exams - Molnar 1995
• Summary of important conceptsUPDATED
• Approximate Grades prior to the FinalOLD
• Final Grades for the CourseNEW

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