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Northeastern Illinois University, Department of Physics and Astronomy Physics 103- all Sections (Universe: Past, Present, Future) Fall 2010 Tentative Syllabus Instructor: Dr. Mahmoud Khalili E-Mail: M-Khalili@neiu.edu Office: 221 C Science Bldg. Web Page: http://neiu.blackboard.com Telephone: (773) 442-5791 Web Page: WWW.neiu.edu/~mKhalili Office Hours: Tuesday, Thursday (12:15 โ 1:40 Pm, and 3:00 โ 4:00 Pm) (Tuesdays, Thursday (10:20-10:50*^ Am, by appointment only) I. Prerequisites: None II. Course (catalog) Description: This is an introductory astronomy course intended for non- science majors, requiring some basic algebra. It deals with the historical development of astronomy, the solar system and planetary motion, the physics of motion, electromagnetic radiation and astronomical instruments, the stars and stellar evolution, galaxies, the big bang and cosmology. III. Learning Objectives: By the end of the course, the students should be able:
- To have knowledge of the basic mathematics used in astronomy including the metric system, exponents and angular measure.
- To understand how scientists evaluate hypothesis and develop theories.
- To understand how the scientific method and how it relates to observation and experimentation.
- To have an appreciation of the historical development of astronomy, and its relationship to the advancement of civilization.
- To be able to describe the geology of the planets and the moon and to compare them with the earth.
- To explain the general theories of the origin and evolution of the solar system.
- To describe the basic methods involved in determining the distances, masses and sizes of stars.
- To have an understanding of the structure, organization and evolution of the galaxies.
- To explain the theories of the origin of the universe and the tests for these theories.
- To understand the meaning of Relativity, Cosmology, Big Bang, Expanding Universe and Evolution. IV. Academic Integrity: The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Institution adopted a Code of Academic Conduct and a Statement
of Student Academic Integrity. These may be found in the Student Handbook. You may also find a summary of the Code of Academic Conduct in the university Catalog. Among the violations of academic integrity listed and defined are: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, falsification of records and official documents, personal misrepresentation and proxy, and bribes, favors, and threats. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Pursuant to the due process guarantees contained in the Policy and Procedures on Student Academic Integrity, the minimum punishment for the first offense for a student found in violation of the standards of academic integrity is failure in the assignment. In addition, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years. V. Outline of Topics: See attached page. VI. Methods of Instruction: Much of the material in the course will be presented from a lecture/discussion format, however as the study of the earth, our planets, our sun, other suns and our galaxy can be a visual experience, and some use of audio-visual material in various formats will be used to supplement the lectures. Often slides, transparencies, videotapes and films will be used to present theory, observations and presenting certain concepts. Do not fail to take notes from the visual presentations, as frequently the material will not be repeated in a lecture setting. VII. Course Practices Required: It is expected that you will read the required text and handout assignments before coming to class. VIII. Instructional Materials: a: Text book: The Essential Cosmic Perspective (Fifth Edition), Bennett, et. al b: The PRS Interwrite Cricket remote system. IX. Methods of Evaluation: Your progress will be monitored through the use of examinations, Tests, work exercises and class discussions. Questions at the end of each chapter are to be used for your review. They will not be collected for credit. There will be several quizzes, three tests, midterm and final. There will be several assessments for the course these assessments are your personal opinion about the course, method of teaching and class environment. These assessments will help me to improve quality of the class. The assessments will not be graded but you will receive 3% for your participation. At the end of semester the results of two lowest quizzes and one lowest test will be dropped. Your final course grade will be determined by the total number of points earned in each of the following areas of evaluation.
- Quizzes 15 %. Percentage Grade 2: Tests 20 % 90 โ 100 A 3: Midterm Exam 30 % 80 โ 89 B 4: Final Exam 30 % 60 โ 79 C 5: Project^ 3 % 50 โ 59 D 6: Assessment Survey 2 % 0 โ 49 F 7: Attendance (Bonus)^ 2 % 7: Extra Credit*^ 3 % *Any person has not missed not more than two class will get a 2% attendance grade (Bonus).
Week #1 August 31 Distribute syllabus, outline of class, September 02 Pre-test assessment, Chapter 1 Week #2 September 07 Chapter 2: September 09 Chapter 2 Week #3 September 14 Chapter 3 September 16 Chapter 3 Test 1 (Chapter 1, 2) Week #4 September 21 Chapter 4 September 23 Chapter 4 Week #5 September 28 Chapter 4 September 30 Chapter 5 Test 2 (Chapter 3, 4) Week #6 October 05 Chapter 5 October 07 Chapter 5 Week #7 October 12 Chapter 6 October 14 Chapter 6 Week #8 October 19 Mid Term (Ch1 โ Ch 6) October 21 Chapter 7 Week #9 October 26 Chapter 8 October 28 Chapter 8 Week #10 November 02 Chapter 9 November 04 Chapter 9 Test 3 (Chapter 7, 8) Week #11 November 09 Chapter 10 November 11 Chapter 10 Week #12 November 16 Chapter 11 November 18 Chapter 12 Week #13 November 23 Chapter 13 November 25 Thanksgiving Break: No classes Week #14 November 30 Chapter 17 December 02 Chapter 17 Week #15 December 07 Chapter 18 December 09 Chapter 18
Schedule For Final exam (Ch 7- 13, 17, 18)
Phys103 section 04 Thursday December 16, 2010 at 10:00 Am
Phys103 section 05 Tuesday December 14, 2010 at 2:00 Pm
Phys103 section 06 Thursday December 16, 2010 at 4:00 Pm
Professor __M-Khalili__________________ This course is part of the GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM at NEIU. This sheet provides information about the Gen Ed Program, and function of this particular course in the Program.
In the General Education Program, the University identifies four areas in which students gain some general knowledge to enrich their lives and enhance their academic experience. Every undergraduate student must take courses from a list of designated courses in each of these areas. The knowledge gained in these courses will provide an academic foundation that will help prepare students for the major and minor course areas and will encourage students to become life-long learners in many different and divergent fields of study. Students are required to take a minimum of 39 credit hours of General Education courses and are required to complete these courses during their first 75 hours of course work. Transfer students may fulfill General Education requirements with courses taken at other colleges or universities. Distribution: Fine Arts FA 2 courses, 6 credit hours from two of the following areas of study: Art, Communication, Media, & Theatre (Mass Media & Theatre only), Music Humanities HU 3 courses, 9 credit hours from at least two of the following areas of study: Communication, Media, & Theatre (Communication only), English, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, Philosophy, Women's Studies Behavioral/Social Sciences SB 4 courses, 12 credit hours from at least two of the following areas of study: Anthropology, Computer Science, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology Natural Sciences NS 4 courses, 12 credit hours from at least two of the following areas of study; one course must have a laboratory component: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics This course fits in the distribution area noted above in the course name and number. The goal of the General Education Program is to assist students in developing the following abilities & skills. This course provides a background in the indicated areas (faculty member, please check all that apply): X the ability to communicate both in writing and orally; X the skills required to gather, analyze, document, and integrate information; X an understanding of historical processes and cultural differences; aesthetic and literary sensitivity; X an understanding of the modes of thought, concerns, and methodologies of the fine arts, the humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, and the natural sciences; and, X the ability to use quantitative methods in the natural, social, and behavioral sciences.
