Summer – 2015 Section 1151
INSTRUCTORJohn Williams
OFFICENM 221
TELEPHONE791-2490
TEXTAstronomy Today, 7th Edition, Chaisson, McMillan
CALCULATORScientific recommended
Course Description: This course includes concepts taken from topics which include, the foundations of astronomy, the birth of modern science, information from the cosmos, the inner workings of atoms, the tools of astronomy, an introduction to comparative planetology, descriptive study of the our Earth and Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, and the formation of planetary systems.
SPC Withdrawal Policy:
Beginning January 2008, instructors can no longer withdraw students from classes. If a student wishes to withdraw from a course, it is the responsibility of the student to withdraw either online through MySPC or with the help of an advisor in the registration office. If the withdrawal is completed by June 26th, 2015, a grade of “W” will be recorded which does not impact the student’s GPA. If the withdrawal occurs after June 26, 2015, the student will receive a grade of WF (withdraw-failing). The WF grade is punitive; it has the same impact on the GPA as an F. Students in the third attempt of a course who withdraw will receive a WF regardless of the date of withdrawal. Students who do not attend during the first two weeks of classes will automatically be withdrawn from the course by the college and will still be responsible for the tuitionand fees. Also, students who do not show sufficient active participation (i.e. completion of tests and quizzes) in the course by June 26, 2015, will be administratively withdrawn by the college and receive a WF. Students who withdraw from all classes may be required to repay some or all of the financial aid received for the term. Should you consider totally withdrawing from all classes before June 26, 2015 (for the spring session) it is important that you consult the Scholarships & Student Financial Assistance office on your home campus to understand your options and the consequences of total withdrawal.
Grading Policy: The average of the four tests will count 30% of the course grade. Homework will count 15%. Discussions will count 15%. The Midterm will count 20% and the final exam which is comprehensive and compulsory will count 20%. The grading scale is:
90 –100 = A
80 – 89 = B
70 – 79 = C
60 – 69 = D
Below 60 = F
Gordon Rule: You must make a minimum grade of “C” in this course if you are using it to meet the Gordon Rule requirement.
Assignments (Homework, Discussions, and Tests) plus Due Dates: Note: There are no discussion assignments for Chapters #’s 3,6,9,12,15.
AssignedDue
May 18May 24HW Chapters #1, #2,Dis #1, #2
May 25May 31HW Chapters #3, #4Test #1
June 1June 7HW Chapters #5, #6 Dis #4, #5
June 8June 14HW Chapters #7Dis #7, #8Test #2
June 15June 21HW Chapter #8, #9
June 19, 20, 21Midterm (Proctored)(CH. #1-9)
June 22June 28HW Chapters #10Dis #10, #11
June 29July 5 HW Chapter #11, #12Test #4
July 6July 12HW Chapters #13, 14Dis #13, 14
July 13July 19HW Chapter #15Test #5
July 17, 18, 19Final Exam(Proctored) (CH. #1-15)
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