Assignments
Homework
Homework assignments consist of a combination of conceptual questions, basic mathematical problems, and questions that require more thought and detailed answers. The problems listed below can be found in Comins' Discovering the Essential Universe, 4ed. Please type answers.
Assignment 1
Due date: January 21
Chapter 1 #6, 7, 15, 19
Chapter 2 #7, 11
Assignment 2
Due date: January 28
Chapter 3 #10, 18, 21, 27
Assignment 3
Due Date: March 25
Chapter 7 #10, 13
Chapter 8 #16, 24
Chapter 9 #9, 15
Assignment 4
Due Date: April 22
Chapter 10 #8, 14, 24, 26, 28
Chapter 11 #29, 37
Chapter 12 #3, 4, 7, 9
Assignment 5
Due Date: May 6
Chapter 4 #4, 7, 9, 13, 19
Chapter 5 #9, 27
Chapter 6 #15
Term paper
Draft Due Date: March 4
Final Copy Due Date: April 8
See term paper web page for more detailed information.
Portfolio Project
Due Date: April 29
See Moon Tracking page for additional details.
