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    Course Title: Principles of Astronomy (PHYS 2039/3652)

    Course Instructor: Jeremy Lim (Associate Professor, Department of Physics)


    Rm 531, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Building
    Phone: 2219 4924

    Email: [email protected]

    Course Website: http://www.physics.hku.hk/~phys2039/


    Previous Research Work: Solar and Stellar Coronal Activity, Pulsars
    Current Research Work: Star Formation, Evolved Stars, Active Galaxies and Galaxy Clusters
    Tutor:

    Gigi Ying Chi Leung

    Course Objectives: learn/review fundamental physical principles and apply to astrophysical situations
    How to succeed in this course:
    I. understand (not just memorize) the underlying concepts of physical principles
    II. know and be able to apply the relevant physical principles in different astrophysical situations
    III. read textbook, do assignments, ask questions to confirm or challenge your understanding
    Course Textbook: An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics, 2nd Edition
    by Bradley Carroll & Dale A. Ostlie
    Topics Covered: Chapter 4. The Special Theory of Relativity
    Chapter 5. The Interaction of Light and Matter
    Chapter 6. Telescopes
    Chapter 7. Binary Systems and Stellar Parameters
    Chapter 8. The Classification of Stellar Spectra
    Class Schedule: Tuesday, 9:30-10:20 am, MB 142 (lectures)
    Friday, 9:30-11:20 am, MB142 (lectures)
    Tutorial times to be decided
    Course Assessment: Assignments (35%)

    Warning: do not copy assignment solutions from each other!

    Mid-term written examination (15%)


    Final written examination (50%)
    Pop Quiz (Extra credits, 10%)
    Student consultation hours: Tuesday (10:30 11:30 am)
    Friday (11:30 am 12:30 pm)
    Other times, set up appointment time by email

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