PHYS 2420-0

Brief

This course provides an introduction to astronomy focusing on galaxies, cosmology , and solar system. It is aimed at beginner's level and can be a general education course.

Description

Course keywords: 天文, Astronomy, 通識, General Education, 科學, Science 一、課程說明(Course Description) This is an introductory course of astronomy focusing on galaxies, cosmology, and our solar system. 課程大概內容: This course, General Astronomy (I), is aimed at a beginner's level and will be offered in English. Physics and mathematics background, and knowledge of General Astronomy (I) are NOT required. ALL students are welcome. It will provide students a general introduction to astronomy, as might be helpful in the modern world. Students with further interest may then take the course Introduction to Astrophysics (PHYS433000) and other courses offered by the Institute of Astronomy. 二、指定用書(Text Book) Author: Michael A. Seeds and Dana E. Backman title: Foundations of Astronomy Publisher: Brooks/Cole 三、參考書籍(References) 1. other textbooks at an introductory level: 1-1 Freedman & Kaufmann: 'Universe' 1-2 Kaler: 'Astronomy!' 1-3 Zeilik: 'Astronomy: the Evolving Universe' 1-4 星海璇璣 2. some textbooks which are more advanced: 2-1 Shu: 'The Physical Universe -- An Introduction to Astronomy' 2-2 Carroll & Ostlie: 'An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics' 2-3 Bowers & Deeming: 'Astrophysics' 四、教學方式(Teaching Method) The course will go with classroom lectures. Discussion in classroom is very much encouraged. 五、教學進度(Syllabus) 1. Galaxies 2. Cosmology 3. Solar System 六、成績考核(Evaluation) Homework (25%) Midterm or written report (30%) Final (45%)

Timetable

Scores

Average Percentage 84.54

Std. Deviation 7.49

Remarks

物理系天文組為必修9選5之一。

Restrictions

物理系大學部優先，第3次選課起開放全校修習

Compulsory

Elective

Cross Discipline

First Specialization

Second Specialization