HONR 1001 –
Telescopes: Opening a Window to our
Universe
Fall 2006
Dr.
Eric J. Hallman
and
Professor Jack Burns, Ph.D.
Department of Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences
Office: Duane C327A
Office Hours: MW 2:00-3:00 pm or by appointment
Phone: 303-735-0129
E-mail: eric.hallman@colorado.edu
Web
page: http://solo.colorado.edu/~hallman
Required Text: We will use the text you have for ASTR1110.
Course Description: This course will discuss the history of telescope use and design. We will cover the theory of optics, the development of telescope and detector technology, and explore both ground-based and space-based telescopes. You will learn how a telescope focuses light and detects it at wavelengths from the radio up to gamma rays, and what objects and physical processes generate that light in our universe.
Course Corequisites: ASTR 1110 and 1120, Honors status.
Course
Objectives:
·What is a telescope and how does it work? How do telescopes allow us to view distant objects?
·Why do we observe the sky at different wavelengths of light?
·What
are the
reasons for placing telescopes in space as opposed to on Earth?
Strategies
for Reaching the
Objectives:
·Text
chapters
and other web materials should be read and thoughtfully analyzed before
class.
·Make a 15-20 minute PowerPoint presentation to the class once during the semester showing your in-depth research on one of the important currently active telescopes.
·24
hours
before each class, respond to questions from instructor from reading
via email.
·Late
assignments will not be accepted unless arrangements were made
in
advance.
Class Web page: http://solo.colorado.edu/~hallman/Honr1001/Fall06
Quizzes: Two short quizzes will
be given in class, one at midterm and one at the end of the
semester.
In-Class
Participation:
Regular individual participation is a critical part
of this
class.
Individual Attendance:
Daily class attendance is expected and is an individual responsibility. An occasional interview or illness may cause you to miss class, but excessive absences will be penalized in the point distribution system. If you need to miss class, please let me know before class via E-mail or a written note.
Religious
Observances:
Campus policy regarding religious observances requires that faculty make every effort to reasonably and fairly deal with all students who, because of religious obligations, have conflicts with scheduled exams, assignments or required attendance. In this class, please contact me in advance of the religious observation to make arrangements. See details at http://www.colorado.edu/policies/fac_relig.html.
Sexual
Harassment:
The
Classroom
Behavior:
Students and faculty each have responsibility for maintaining an appropriate learning environment. Students who fail to adhere to such behavioral standards may be subject to discipline. Faculty have the professional responsibility to treat all students with understanding, dignity and respect, to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on the manner in which they and their students express opinions. Professional courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, culture, religion, politics, sexual orientation, gender variance, and nationalities. See policies at http://www.colorado.edu/policies/classbehavior.html and at http://www.colorado.edu/studentaffairs/judicialaffairs/code.html#student_code.
Academic
Integrity:
All
students of the
When
in doubt about
plagiarism, paraphrasing, quoting, or collaboration, consult with me.
Disability
Services:
If you qualify for accommodations because of a disability, please submit to me a letter from Disability Services in a timely manner so that your needs may be addressed. Disability Services determines accommodations based on documented disabilities. Contact: 303-492-8671, Willard 322, and www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices. Disability Services’ letters for students with disabilities indicate legally mandated reasonable accommodations. The syllabus statements and answers to Frequently Asked Questions can be found at www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices.
E-Mail:
I may need to communicate with you using email. Please provide the email address you check daily on the student information sheet.
Grading:
10% Class participation
40% Quizzes
50% Class Presentations
Planned
Class Schedule:
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