NEGROS STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

CAUAYAN CAMPUS
CAUAYAN, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

COURSE SYLLABUS
SCIENCE 4 (ASTRONOMY) SY: 2011-2012 Course Number: SCI 4 Course Title: Astronomy Course Description: A course covering the various motions observed in the heavens fundamentals physical laws that govern them. The course also includes a discussion of the theories behind the formation of the solar system and other astronomical bodies. Pre-requisite/s: None No. of Hours Credit: 3 hours lecture/week No. of Units: 3 Units Curricular Term: Second Semester Institutional Philosophy: Decent, affordable education for sustainable productivity and global competitiveness under an atmosphere of academic freedom Institutional Vision: NSCA is envisioned as a center of excellence in agriculture and allied courses which provide opportunities for translating knowledge and skills into sustainable growth and development in the countryside. Institutional Mission: Provide quality instruction, research, extension and production, facilities and opportunities in sustainable agriculture and allied courses capable of affecting entrepreneurial and selfpropelling growth and development at par with developed countries. General Objectives: Mastery of the concepts/topics of this subject at the end of the semester of which the student will be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. Identify the various astronomers and their contributions Cognize the properties of a telescope Cognize the various celestial bodies, their origin and they formed Identify the distance and measures of sun, earth, moon, planet; their origin, properties, how they formed; and their effects on the nature of life 5. Acquire and manifest values and appreciation from the subject. Course Requirements: Attendance: You are expected to attend lectures. Note taking is an important skill and most of what you will be asked on an exam will be from your notes. In my experience, if you miss lectures, your exam grade suffers. If you cannot attend a lecture because of sickness or personal reasons, copy the notes from a classmate. Attendance will be taken during every class and having more than three unexcused absences will affect your grade negatively. I understand that there are legitimate reasons for missing class and I will listens to your excuses. However, I do ask that if you know in advance that you cannot attend class (e.g. going to a college-authorized sports event) tell me when you know, not the day after you miss class. Exams: There will be three exams throughout the semester. Lectures and readings do not repeat each other perfectly; students are responsible for material from both. Exams are designed to

assess students' ability to apply astronomical principles, as well as knowledge of its effects on the life on earth. The final exam will be comprehensive; i.e., it will include material from lectures and reading assignments covered by earlier exams. Special Exams: It will be given only for those valid excused during the date of examination with a fine.

Quizzes: It will be given unexpectedly during the lecture hours. Participation: Your grade includes 100 possible points for participation. This is based on my subjective assessment of how completely you participate in discussions. It will also base on submitting requirements on time, keeping facts sheets/hand-outs or notebook and class participation. Writing assignments: You will be presenting a power point before the final comprehensive examination of the topic of your choice at a first come first serve basis. I will assess your presentation based on spelling, grammar, style, format, accuracy, interactiveness, organization and clarity. Readings: Readings from course textbooks and other sources will be assigned as we go along. Dropping: Students who quit coming to class and withdrew themselves from the subject will assigned a grade of Dropped. Failure to do so will be assigned a grade of Failure. (Student Manual, Revised 2003. p 14.) Grading System: Related Subjects/Without laboratory Cognitive 60% Long Examination - 60% Quizzes - 30% Psychomotor 30% Practical/Oral examination - 40% Recitation/Class participation - 30% Class Exercises/Assignment - 30% Affective 10% Class Behavior - 40% Manifestation of values related to the topic - 40% Regularity in attendance - 20% Passing percentage in cognitive is 50% passing Sample Formula Grade = Score/2+50 This is based on 100 total points Average Final Grade 1. Mid-term Grade 40% of the Average Final Grade a. Preliminary Examination 50% b. Mid-term Examination 50% 2. Final Grade 60% of the Average Final Grade a. Pre-Final Examination 50% b. Final Examination 50% Absences of Students 18% absences out of total contact hours per semester warning 20% absences out of total contact hours per semester drop Example: For subjects without laboratory 54 hours/semester contact hours 18% of 54 = 9.72 hours or 10 hours warning

20% of 54 = 10.8 hours or 11 hours drop Absences of students from classes with approval from the office are excused. Students who are dropped due to absences can be re-entered for meritorious reasons. Course Outline:

Topics
1. Use of terms Astronomy Astrophysics Astrology 2. Misconceptions in Astronomy 3. Astronomers in astronomical timelines 4. Observational astronomy Optical Radio Infrared Ultraviolet X-ray Gamma-ray 5. Astrobiology 6. Solar astronomy

Time Frame
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Strategies & Evaluation Tools

Lecture Discussion Quiz Lecture Quiz PPT Presentations Quiz

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PPT Presentations Quiz Prelim Examinations

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7. Lunar astronomy 2 8. Planetary science Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto Other planets 9. Cosmology

Movie Presentation Quiz Movie Presentation PPT Presentations Quiz Movie Presentation PPT Presentations Quiz

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Movie Presentation PPT Presentations Quiz Midterm Examination

2 10. Other celestial bodies Comets Asteriods Meteors Dwarf planets Planetoids Stars Galaxy Constellations 11. Related articles Rockets Satellites

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Movie Presentation PPT Presentations Quiz

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Black hole Orbit in space Probes Space travel Unidentified Flying Object References:

Final Examination

Astronomy. (2012). Encyclopdia Britannica. Ultimate Reference Suite. Chicago: Encyclopdia Britannica. Astronomy. Microsoft Student 2009 [DVD]. Redmond, WA: Microsoft Corporation, 2008. Astronomy Internet Links @http://chinook.kpc.alaska.edu/~ifafv/inhlect.htm Astronomy Educational Videos @ http://youtube.com

Prepared by: PAUL B. DORONILA, MAEM-VP Instructor Noted: ERVIN F. FERARRIS, MS AN.SCI. Chair for Instructions Approved: MA. EVANGELINE P. PEREZ, PH.D. Campus Director