Dr. James Pierce's

Astronomy 101 Course Information Page

Astronomy 101: Introduction to Astronomy

Astronomy 101-01 Syllabus (Section 1) for the current term (pdf)
Astronomy 101-02 Syllabus (Section 2) for the current term (pdf)
Astronomy 101 Observing Instructions for the current term (pdf);
see also the Standeford Observatory web page.
Schedule of Astronomy 101 Lecture Topics
The text for my sections of AST 101 for Fall 2010 is a custom edition of the current Seeds/Backman Horizons: Exploring the Universe (ISBN 1-4240-7384-7), available in the campus bookstores.
Supplementary material on the planets of our solar system can be found on this PLANETS page.
The following study aids are available:
- Astronomy 101 Study Tips page
- Astronomy 101 EXAM #1 Review page
- Astronomy 101 EXAM #2 Review page
- Astronomy 101 SLIDE QUIZ Review page
- Astronomy 101 FINAL Review page
- "Astronomy 101 Sample Questions" (with answers) by Dr. Pierce

Created July 13, 2007; last modified July 5, 2021