The Solar System | PHYS-1404-11H

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This course, designed for non-science majors, will explore the history of planetary astronomy and our current understanding of the Solar System. {3 lec/3 lab (4 cr.)}. 

One thing I'd like to note is, since I'm new, I'm using materials from Dr. Brezill who taught this course before me and ran the planetarium. So as we go through the semester, there may be some things to change. For me this is a jumping off point, as I start to mold the course into my own.

 

Although there is no math requisite listed, there will be a fair amount of mathematical problem solving in this course. 

To access course materials (lectures, videos, assignments), click on Modules in the left navigation menu.

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Instructor Name: Andrew Kocurek

Email Address:  andrew.kocurek@navarrocollege.edu; 

Office Hours: I am available Mondays from 1pm - 5pm. Tuesday - Fridays in the Planetarium usually 9am - 4pm. I am in the Cook Education Center Planetarium. 

Office Phone: 903-875-7592

Class Meeting times: Hybrid Class. A Synchronous Online and every MONDAY from 5:30pm - 7:50pm in the Cook Center Planetarium

Textbook

Great news: your textbook for this class is available for free online!
Astronomy from OpenStax, ISBN-13: 978-1-951693-50-3

Direct links to the reading assignments are provided in each weekly module. 

You can also purchase a copy from the bookstore, Amazon or other online bookseller, or directly from OpenStax. 

Additional Information

Canvas App Information - You can use the app on your phone to access class to see announcements, take quizzes, and take exams.  Let me know if you are experiencing issues with the labs and we can try to work something out.  

 

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