Summer I (June) 2009
Dr. Johnny B. Holmes
Catalog description: The course introduces non-science students to astronomy. It includes naked-eye astronomy and a brief history of astronomy; the present-day tools of the astronomer; the solar system; the sun and stars; and finally the galaxy, the universe, and extraterrestrial life. Prerequisite MATH 105 or higher. Corequisite NSCI 111L. Offered in the Fall semester, the Fall I Evening term (Aug-Oct.) and during the first summer term (June).
Special Notes (This is for special announcements about the course while it is in progress.)
A link to website on the night sky this month
A link to the website of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific
A link to the website of Space Telescope Science Institute
A link to the website of The Nucleus provided by the American Association of Physics Teachers
A link to the website of Understanding Science funded by the National Science Foundation
Syllabus for NSCI 111 word document or on-line syllabus
Lectures for this course with audio overlayed onto the powerpoint slides are available here.
Copy of a previous final exam Final Exam (2007 version)