Welcome to Session 2006-07
The basics Status A1X (2KPU) and A1Y (2KRU) are level 1 courses in the Faculty of Physical Sciences, and are each worth 20 credits. A1X is taught in semester 1, and A1Y in semester 2. Class Head Dr M A Hendry, room 607 Kelvin Building, telephone 0141 330 5685; email hendry@astro.gla.ac.uk Lab Head Dr I S Heng, room 232c, telephone 0141 330 6406; email i.heng@physics.gla.ac.uk Class Hours Monday to Friday at 1pm. All Lectures and Tutorials will be held in Room 312, Kelvin Building, 1pm. See notice boards and Moodle Site for up-to-date information Lab Hours Certain Mondays & Thursdays, 2.30-5.30 at the University Observatory.
The basics Entry Requirements Maths at SQA Higher or equivalent. Physics at SQA Higher or equivalent is advised. Examinations A 2-hour written degree examination takes place at the end of each module. This written paper is worth 75% of the total assessment, with lab work (15%) and written assignments (10%) making up the rest. A resit is available. Class Prize The top students in A1X and A1Y will each be awarded a prize. Teaching Staff A1X: Dr M A Hendry, Dr P N Sneddon, Dr D A Diver, Dr G Woan A1Y: Prof J C Brown, Dr L Fletcher, Dr M Pitkin, Dr L Teodoro Web Pages Access via Astronomy 1 Moodle Site. See http://moodle.gla.ac.uk/physics/moodle/
Lecture and tutorial room. Kelvin Building 312
Lectures start at 5 minutes past the hour, and finish at 5 minutes to the hour. If you re late don t stand outside: just come in, but try not to disturb anyone! Always bring a pen & paper to each lecture: you must take notes! Always bring your lecture notes to tutorials! It may also be helpful to carry the textbook with you - see later.
Keep an eye on the notice board outside Lecture Theatre 312 for news and information about: Timetable Solutions to tutorial questions Laboratory groups Performance statistics Also check the A1 website, via Moodle: http://moodle.gla.ac.uk/physics/moodle/
Dr Martin Hendry Dr Peter Sneddon Dr Declan Diver Dr Graham Woan
Dr Siong Heng Laboratories are held in the University Observatory at Acre Road, starting from October 16 th 2006. (Optional) transport is via a block Taxi booking; you will need to pay approx 10 each to take part. Watch out for notices about this. There will be a separate laboratory handbook issued soon with more details. (See also the website).
Topics A1X Solar System Physics Lecturers: Dr Martin Hendry Dr Peter Sneddon In this course we describe the solar system its structure, formation and evolution introducing the basic physics of radiation, gases, and gravitation along the way.
Topics A1X Positional Astronomy Lecturer: Dr Declan Diver In this course we explore the general appearance of the night sky, especially the apparent movement of the stars and planets, introducing celestial co-ordinate systems and using the tools of spherical trigonometry.
Topics A1X Dynamical Astronomy Lecturer: Dr Graham Woan In this course we introduce Newtonian Gravitation, and its application to simple two body problems
Topics A1Y Observational Methods Lecturer: Dr Matt Pitkin In this course we explore the basic concepts and principles underlying the design and performance of telescopes and detectors, across the electromagnetic spectrum.
Topics A1Y Stellar Physics Lecturers: Prof John Brown Dr Lyndsay Fletcher In this course we explore the observations, classification, and modelling of stars: their birth, evolution and death from red giants to black holes.
Topics A1Y Introduction to Cosmology Lecturer: Dr Luis Teodoro In this course we explore modern observational and theoretical cosmology: from galaxies and quasars to the Big Bang.
Course Textbook available as a special package from the University Bookshop: Includes additional chapters from Carroll & Ostlie which are essential to A1X,Y Cost 49.99 Includes access to online learning resources for Astronomy Today
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Enrolment card Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Glasgow Astronomy Enrolment Card Session: A1X: A1Y: A2Z: A3P: A3H: A3M: A4H: A4M: Signature Mat No Date of Birth Data Protection Act I agree to my continuous assessment and exam results appearing on the class noticeboards. Please initial Surname (block letters) Term Address (block letters) Home Address (block letters) Adviser of Studies (if known) First Names (block letters) DEGREE FOR WHICH THIS SUBJECT REQUIRED: B.Sc.: M.A.: M.Sci.: Dept Astronomy & Physics Physics Physics & Maths Astronomy & Maths Maths Physics & Applied Maths Astronomy & Applied Maths Applied Maths Other Designated degree: please specify CLASSES TAKEN IN PREVIOUS YEARS AT UNIVERSITY OTHER SUBJECTS THIS SESSION Subject Level Grade Subject Level /mobile Special Needs If you have special needs, please tick the box. We would be grateful if you could indicate below the nature of your special needs. SCHOOL LEAVING QUALIFICATIONS OR ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: PLEASE ENTER THE GRADES OBTAINED S.Q.A. Higher Adv.Higher A level Other (eg HNC, Access, etc: please specify) Physics Mathematics
Select: Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Glasgow Astronomy Enrolment Card 2006-07 Session: A1X: A1Y: A2Z: A3P: A3H: A3M: A4H: A4M: Signature Mat No Date of Birth Data Protection Act I agree to my continuous assessment and exam results appearing on the class noticeboards. Please initial Surname (block letters) Term Address (block letters) Home Address (block letters) Adviser of Studies (if known) First Names (block letters) DEGREE FOR WHICH THIS SUBJECT REQUIRED: B.Sc.: M.A.: M.Sci.: Dept Astronomy & Physics Physics Physics & Maths Astronomy & Maths Maths Physics & Applied Maths Astronomy & Applied Maths Applied Maths Other Designated degree: please specify CLASSES TAKEN IN PREVIOUS YEARS AT UNIVERSITY OTHER SUBJECTS THIS SESSION Subject Level Grade Subject Level /mobile Special Needs If you have special needs, please tick the box. We would be grateful if you could indicate below the nature of your special needs. SCHOOL LEAVING QUALIFICATIONS OR ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: PLEASE ENTER THE GRADES OBTAINED S.Q.A. Higher Adv.Higher A level Other (eg HNC, Access, etc: please specify) Physics Mathematics
Select: Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Glasgow Astronomy Enrolment Card 2006-07 Session: Fill in: A1X: A1Y: A2Z: A3P: A3H: A3M: A4H: A4M: Signature Mat No Date of Birth Data Protection Act I agree to my continuous assessment and exam results appearing on the class noticeboards. Please initial Surname (block letters) Term Address (block letters) Home Address (block letters) Adviser of Studies (if known) First Names (block letters) DEGREE FOR WHICH THIS SUBJECT REQUIRED: B.Sc.: M.A.: M.Sci.: Dept Astronomy & Physics Physics Physics & Maths Astronomy & Maths Maths Physics & Applied Maths Astronomy & Applied Maths Applied Maths Other Designated degree: please specify CLASSES TAKEN IN PREVIOUS YEARS AT UNIVERSITY OTHER SUBJECTS THIS SESSION Subject Level Grade Subject Level /mobile Special Needs If you have special needs, please tick the box. We would be grateful if you could indicate below the nature of your special needs. SCHOOL LEAVING QUALIFICATIONS OR ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: PLEASE ENTER THE GRADES OBTAINED S.Q.A. Higher Adv.Higher A level Other (eg HNC, Access, etc: please specify) Physics Mathematics Essential! Useful Unknown?
Select: Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Glasgow Astronomy Enrolment Card 2006-07 Session: Please Fill in: Info here is useful A1X: A1Y: A2Z: A3P: A3H: A3M: A4H: A4M: Signature Mat No Date of Birth Data Protection Act I agree to my continuous assessment and exam results appearing on the class noticeboards. Please initial Surname (block letters) Term Address (block letters) Home Address (block letters) Adviser of Studies (if known) First Names (block letters) DEGREE FOR WHICH THIS SUBJECT REQUIRED: B.Sc.: M.A.: M.Sci.: Dept Astronomy & Physics Physics Physics & Maths Astronomy & Maths Maths Physics & Applied Maths Astronomy & Applied Maths Applied Maths Other Designated degree: please specify CLASSES TAKEN IN PREVIOUS YEARS AT UNIVERSITY OTHER SUBJECTS THIS SESSION Subject Level Grade Subject Level /mobile Special Needs If you have special needs, please tick the box. We would be grateful if you could indicate below the nature of your special needs. SCHOOL LEAVING QUALIFICATIONS OR ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: PLEASE ENTER THE GRADES OBTAINED S.Q.A. Higher Adv.Higher A level Other (eg HNC, Access, etc: please specify) Physics Mathematics Essential! Useful Unknown?
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See you on Tuesday 26 th for Solar System Physics I