| Dr. Jennifer Cash Associate Professor, Astrophysics South Carolina State University Department of Biological and Physical Sciences Mailing address: Prof. Jennifer Cash P.O. Box 7024 Orangeburg, SC 29117 |
Office: Hodge Hall 317 email: jcash@physics.scsu.edu Phone: (803)516-4753 Fax: (803)536-8436 Office Hours (Spr 09): Monday 10:00am - 11:00 am Tuesday 10:00am - 11:00 am Wednesday 11:00am - 12:00 pm Friday 10:00am - 11:00 am Friday 1:00pm - 4:00pm You may also schedule appointments at other times at the instructors availability |
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This course will be offered in Spring 2009.
Course Description:
A conceptual, descriptive guided
exploration of the cosmos within which we live. This course should
appeal to everyone with an interest in astronomy and especially to
those planning to teach science on the junior high or high school
levels. Students need no training in mathematics but may find
knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry helpful. Areas of
focus include: the history, foundations, and tools of astronomy; the
solar system; the nature, variety, and formation of stars; galaxies.
cosmic
origins, and the search for life in the cosmos.
Course Syllabus:
Click here to view the Official course syllabus
Section 02:
Lecture Meets MWF 9:00-9:50AM in Hodge Hall Room 219
Recitation Meets Tuesday 2:00-3:20PM in Hodge Hall Room 219
Course Description:
Course Syllabus:
Click here to view the Official course syllabus
WebAssign:
This course uses the online homework system WebAssign which can be accessed at
https://www.webassign.net/login.html