Milky Way Galaxy (102-0-1)

Instructors

Melville Ulmer
847/491-5633
Dearborn Observatory (2131 Tech Drive), Room 3B, Evanston
Office Hours: M, W, F 3:00-4:00pm (but call ahead for exceptions or if you can't make those times).

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G21: Mon, Wed, Fri 12:00PM - 12:50PM

Overview of class

We cover the structure of the galaxy, star formation, interstellar clouds and dust, star clusters, neutron stars, and black holes, the Galactic Center. The class is for non-science majors who want to take a more detailed course on the Galaxy than Astron-120. However, the initial material is generally the same as offered in all our 100 level courses: how telescopes work and how to interpret the information carried by light to tell us about what we have observed.

Teaching Method

Lecture Based

Evaluation Method

Based on three examinations in class (80%) and 5 quizzes (20%)

Class Materials (Required)

Astronomy Today Volume II, 9th edition by Chaison and McMillan, ISBN Number: ISBN-13: 978-0134566214

Or see
https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/program/Chaisson-Astronomy-Today-Volume-2-Stars-and-Galaxies-RENTAL-EDITION-9th-Edition/PGM2421383.html

Rental as low as $10.00/month

Class Attributes

Natural Sciences Foundational Discipline
Natural Sciences Distro Area