Course Policies
      This course is a separate laboratory from Astronomy 210 lecture.  The prerequisites for this course are a grade of "C" or better in either Math 123, Math 123SI (or an equivalent course); and concurrent enrollment in Astronomy 210 lecture (or completed in a previous semester).  Student learning outcomes are organized into six general topics:
Keep abreast of present-day discoveries and developments in astronomy (current events).
Develop scientific evidence-based research questions.
Develop procedures to gather evidence in order to answer research questions.
Make appropriate evidence-supported conclusions.
Explain research findings in a report, poster, or presentation.
Evaluate evidence to determine whether or not it appropriately answers a research question.

      No specific astronomy textbook is required, but access to any college-level textbook is encouraged for reference purposes.  Online resources will be used for research data and information. 

Website
      Announcements, updates, assignments and worksheets are posted at: http://www.waiferx.com/Physics/.  

Contact Information
Dr. Patrick M. Len
office: Building 6600D, Room 1 (SLO campus), Room N2434 (NC campus)
phone: (805) 546-3100, x2693
e-mail: P M L @ w a i f e r x . c o m
Twitter: #CuestaAstr210

office hours:   

TuTh (NC campus N2434) 1:00-2:30 PM  

W (SLO campus 6600D, room 1) 11:00 AM-12:00 PM  

F (SLO campus 6600D, room 1) 12:00-1:00 PM  

(Appointments and drop-ins are welcome.)

Course Grading
      There is no curve for this course,  performance is strictly determined by a 100-point scale.  There are no +/- grades.    


       0-39 points
  F
      40-54 points
  D
      55-69 points
  C
      70-84 points
  B
      85-100+ points
  A

Academic Responsibilities  
      Be informed of and to abide by the Student Code of Conduct, and to enroll and/or drop a class by the appropriate deadlines.  Contact Disabled Student Program & Services in a timely manner (San Luis Obispo campus: 546-3148; North County campus: 591-6215) regarding arrangements for disability accommodations.