Astronomy: Life in the Universe
Spring 2008
Syllabus
– Revised March
23, 2008
Math Primer
Although there won't be a lot of mathematical calculations in this course, some high-school level math will be used. This primer in intended to refresh your memory, and to introduce you to the units used in the course. When in doubt, check this web page. It is a quick way to be sure you are doing things correctly.
Lecture Notes
Lecture notes: These are currently in 2 formats: PowerPoint (ppt) files and HTML versions of the PowerPoint files (ppt-htm).
The ppt files are copies of the ones I show in class, with the color background removed and some of the text/formulas altered in color for easier printing. These files can be BIG if there are lots of figures/animations, so don't try to download them with a slow connection. If you do this on a UC computer, be sure to delete the file when you are done, and not clutter up the hard drive.
The ppt.htm versions will probably load faster, but may require you to print them one page at a time. Let me know if you have problems with either file format.
Use these in a manner that best suits your needs/abilities. Many students like to bring hard copies to class & annotate them during the lectures. You might try printing 4 pages to a sheet to save paper, although that cuts down on room for jotting your own notes.
WARNING: these notes can be quite terse, so
it is highly inadvisable to assume that coming to lecture is not needed! I
strongly recommend against relying only on the notes. You will do much better on the
exams if you come to class AND read the notes (and the textbook).
1 - Introduction ppt ppt.htm |
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2 - Backdrop ppt ppt.htm |
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3 - Light ppt ppt.htm |
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4 - Scale of the Universe ppt ppt.htm |
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5 - History of the Universe ppt ppt.htm
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6 - Birth of Stars ppt ppt.htm
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7 - Death of Stars ppt ppt.htm
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8 - Life – I ppt ppt.htm
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9 - Life – II ppt ppt.htm
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10 - Life – III ppt ppt.htm
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11 - Life – IV ppt ppt.htm
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12 - Formation of the Solar System ppt ppt.htm
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13 – Impacts & Extinctions ppt ppt.htm
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14 – Venus ppt ppt.htm
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15 – Mars – I ppt ppt.htm
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16 – Mars – II ppt ppt.htm
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17 – Jovian Planets & Moons ppt ppt.htm
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18 – Habitable Zones ppt ppt.htm
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19 – Extrasolar
Planets ppt ppt.hmt
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Exam 3 Review pdf big pdf
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20 – The Drake Equation ppt ppt.htm
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Homework #5 pdf doc
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21 – Spaceflight ppt hmt
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22 – SETI ppt ppt.hmt
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Homework #6 pdf doc
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23 – The Fringe ppt ppt.htm pdf
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Exam 4 Review pdf
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24 – Final Thoughts ppt ppt.htm
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