Physics courses that may not be used to satisfy the physical science minor are phys 1400 physical science for general education, phys 1401 descriptive astronomy, and phys 1405 applied physics for the health sciences. Introduces the student to the principles of elementary physics, chemistry, and astronomy. This course covers fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and. Keplers first law and the orbit of mars introduction back in 1609, johannes kepler did.
Faculty and staff resources for physics, astronomy, and. Room 322, physics building, wayne state university. There are not many large telescopes, and telescope time is limited by daylight and cloudy conditions. The glider floats on a cushion of air above the track, eliminating most of the friction between the glider and the track. Since we went over them in class, you should already have the answers. I have also included some brief ask an astronomer videos that i think help explain dynamically some of the topics that book by necessity explains statically. Intended for on only semester phys 218 or phys 220. Emphasis on the solar system, planets, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets.
Phys 1401 fall 2006 course schedule all dates are tentative and subject to change except bold dates. This resource manual outlines the basic expectations for each lab, the use of some but not all of the important equipment and software, and other miscellaneous information that may prove useful. Phys 1420 college physics 2 14 documents phys 1410 college physics 1 12 documents phys 1401 descriptive astronomy 11 documents. Minor in physical science university of central arkansas. Phys 1401 descriptive astronomy spring 2008 lecture 1. Constitution and properties of matter including molecular physics, relativity, quantum theory, and solid state physics. This course cannot be used to fulfill the bs special degree requirement. The physics department offers three sequences in physics. Phys 1401 summer 1 2012 82814 syllabus phys 1401 summer 2 2012. Professional astronomy can be surprisingly competitive.
College physics looseleaf with modified mastering in physics. Phsc1004 1401 descriptive astronomy part of the lowerdivision uca core general education program. If you have missed a lab, you will not be permitted to record a quiz score for that lab. More specifically, the course focuses on the history of. When combined with educational content written by respected scholars across the curriculum, mastering astronomy helps deliver the learning outcomes that students and instructors aspire to. For all physics, physical science, and physics computer science majors. A survey course in various aspects and applications of topics in physics to supplement the basic required courses for the preparation of teachers of general science at secondary and middle school levels. Phys 1401 course objectives the purpose of this course is to provide a survey of the science of astronomy concentrating on the sky, history, fundamental physics, observational methods, stars, planets, galaxies, and cosmology. This note is a survey of observational astronomy across the electromagnetic spectrum. Good textbooks for a descriptive astronomy course astronomy. Phsc1204 1405 applied physics for health science students. Texas general education core curriculum view category. The book begins with relevant scientific fundamentals and progresses through an exploration of the solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Modified masteringphysics with an ebook and can be used by students who will then take 219221.
Phys 1401 course schedule all dates and topics are tentative and subject to change except bold dates. Celestial sphere packet, calculator, ruler, quadruled composition book, pencils, eraser. Course syllabus phys 1404 the solar system revision date. Physics and astronomy phys undergraduate bulletin 2017. Astronomy is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of one or twosemester introductory astronomy courses. A survey of the science of astronomy concentrating on the sky, history, fundamental physics, observational methods, stars, planets, galaxies, and cosmology. Astronomy 1401 descriptive astronomy biology 1401 general botany biology 1402 general zoology chemistry 1401 general chemistry i chemistry 1402 general chemistry ii geology 1401 introductory geology i geology 1402 introductory geology ii physics 1401 general physics i physics 1402 general physics ii. Physics and astronomy phys undergraduate bulletin 2014.
College physics looseleaf with modified mastering in physics etkina, gentile, van heuvelen. A student may not receive credit for both astr 101 and astr 103, nor for both astr 101 and astr 104, nor for both astr 101 and astr 204. Descriptive astronomy notes and sketches chapter 03. You will also find the clicker questions posted as we complete them. Required textbooks and other course material text book seeds and backman, stars and galaxies, 8th or 9th edition calculator. Required textbooks and other course material text book seeds and backman, stars and galaxies, 8th or. Text book seeds, stars and galaxies, 4th edition with rf responder.
View lect 9 interstellar medium from phys 1401 at university of central arkansas. This astronomy course combines lectures, text assignments, and observations through the telescope. University of central arkansas scott austin physics 1401 descriptive astronomy learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Phys 101 is a nonmathematical college transfer or general elective science course open to all students. The laboratory portion of physics 1401 1501 requires considerable creative input.
History of astronomy and the physical properties of the earth, moon, planets and minor bodies. Phys 2426 phy 1455 descriptive astronomy the fundamentals of astronomy and its relationship to human development. Introduces students to discoveries of astronomy and physics, from ancient times to the present day. These are inexpensive and readily available at the uca bookstore.
Descriptive astronomy objectives the purpose of this course is to provide a survey of the science of astronomy concentrating on the sky, history, fundamental physics, observational methods, stars, planets, galaxies, and cosmology. You will always be allowed to use your lab notebook no other books or notes and a calculator as a reference for each quiz. Phys 108 descriptive astronomy community college of. Full looseleaf textbook with the modified masteringphysics and can be used by students who will then take 220221. A c grade or higher or pass in math 180 or equivalent. You should use a hardbound book with quadrilleruled paper and sewnin pages. It is suitable for students in liberal arts, communications and education or for those who want to take physics as a general elective.
View lect 4 telescopes from phys 1401 at university of central arkansas. Walmart and office depot do not always stock these. Free astronomy books download ebooks online textbooks. Introduction to modern astrophysics, carroll and ostlie. Physics and astronomy phys undergraduate bulletin 20. Mastering astronomy is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry. View lab 1kepler from phys 1401 at university of central arkansas. Introduction to stellarium introduction stellarium is a free, opensource planetarium program available for download. Phy 1v95 independent study in physics 1 to 3 semester hours prerequisites. The second semester of an algebra and trigonometry based fundamental principles of physics.
It is simply the same excellent book on stellar physics, put together with an. Access study documents, get answers to your study questions, and connect with real tutors for phys 403. This course is the first of a sequence of three physics courses for engineering, physics, math, and science majors. Modified mastering physics with an ebook and can be used by students who will then take 221. You should always bring the notebook to lab, along with pens or pencils, a calculator, and your textbook. When an astronomer applies for observing time, he is not guaranteed that it will be granted. Descriptive astronomy summer 2016 lab manual crn 30242. Astronomy and astrophysics, instrumentation, physics and geophysics. These core lists of books in astronomy are intended to assist librarians and collection development librarians in.
Rq 6,15,16 p 1,5 118 2 ch 1 here and now 123 3 ch 2 the sky 125 4 ch 3 cycles of the sky 2. A ccd chip detects 100 photons in 1 second from a star. In this lab you will study the motion of bodies moving in one dimension. Core list of astronomy and physics books astrophysics data system. To minimize unwanted forces on the test object, you will use an air track see fig. Astronomy flashcards flashcard machine create, study.
Additionally, you will be expected to exercise and improve your critical thinking, written and oral. Learn more about how mastering astronomy helps students. Introduces the student to forces, energy, fluids, sound, heat, light, electricity, and. Full looseleaf textbook with the modified masteringphysics and can be used by students who will then take 219221. The astronomy textbook builds student understanding through the use of relevant. University of central arkansas descriptive astronomy physics 1401 scott austin. An introduction to the changing appearance of the night sky, to the solar system, and to the stars. Three upperdivision hours in physics or chemistry are required to meet the general requirement for a minor. Beware of a book called an introduction to modern astrophysics, by carrollostlie too. It was descriptive, it was memorization, there were no problems to solve, no mathematics or physics to speak of i achieved a high score, no achievement at all.
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