Physics 9 - The Solar System

An introductory one term course in Astronomy


SECOND MIDTERM AND FINAL INFORMATION POSTED BELOW
  • Text: Morrison & Owen, The Planetary System, 2nd ed., 1996

  • Weekly Schedule
    Lectures: Tu,Th 2:20-3:40pm CENTER 105
    Discussion section: W 2-4pm SERF 329
    Observation session: Tu 6-7pm SERF 4th Floor, NW Door (turn left from elevators)


  • Professor: David Tytler
    SERF 428, 534-7670, tytler@ucsd.edu, hours: Tu 1:10 - 2:00pm
  • Teaching Assistant: Erik Nelson
    SERF 434, 822-4684, etnelson@physics.ucsd.edu, hours: Tu 7-8pm, Th 1:30-2pm.

  • Grader: Amber Hatfield
    Rebmalyne@cs.com


  • Handouts:


  • Grades:
    The first line of the table of grades, code number zero, lists the maximum score out of which the problem sets are graded.

  • Upcoming Exam Information:
    Final for Physics 9:
    Tue Dec 5th, 3-6pm, Center 105
    Exam will be cumulative
    Multiple choice scantron


    Second Midterm
    Tue Nov 14, 2:20-3:40pm, Center 105
    Exam will be cumulative, roughly 2/3 new material, 1/3 review
    Multiple Choice scantron


    Some interesting Astronomy links:
    Erik Nelson / etnelson@physics.ucsd.edu
    November 6, 2000