karen castle 

astronomy instructor 

Diablo Valley College, SC 313 x2832

 

My Classes

 

Astro 110  is an In- person lecture class concentrating on the night sky, constellations, history of astronomy and constituents of the Universe. It is normally offered fall, spring and during a 6 week summer session (daytime).

There is a WebCT page for my Astro 110 classes, but you must be registered (and school must start) for you to gain access.

Astro 110 Syllabus for this semester

Astro 110 Workbook This is about 170 pages all told, but you can download individual chapters if you like. This is something to write in, during class. So be sure that you have a paper copy and bring it to class.

Astro 110 Star Maps In Astro 110 you will be expected to find stars and constellations on this map. So it may help you to make more copies.

 

Astro 130 is an in-person laboratory class. You DO need to come to class to get the information AND to do the work.  It is offered fall and spring, nights only.

 

Astro 120 is an in person lecture class that deals with the physical nature of astronomical objects. It concentrates on light, telescopes, stars, galaxies and cosmology. It uses more mathematics than do Astro 110 or 128. I teach Astro 120 in the fall.

 

Astro 128 is a general education science class WITH a lab included. You will be doing observations, readings and labs on your own, with as much help as you would like.  It is offered fall and spring.  There are

3 Tests (on campus or proctored)  and 3 Instructor meetings

You choose the test and meeting times from available blocks.

Check the syllabus for a schedule of the dates and times available.

Fall 08  Astro 128 Syllabus

Fall 08  Meeting and Test Dates  for Astro 128

FAQ
Dates goes to calendar to schedule meetings etc
WebCT   has our discussion group,  announcements, dedicated email, quizzes and announcements.

DVC  opens  access to WebCT to registered students after the start of the semester.

If you have trouble getting into WebCT after first days of semester, email  or phone

 

Information for Everyone

Getting in Touch  Phone 925-685-1230 x 2832, or cell phone

email kcastle@dvc.edu or   drop in SC 313

 

Office Hours Summer 2008

June 15-July 24

MTWTh  In SC 601 12:35 until folks are done

or by appointment 

 

Office Hours Fall 2008

SC 313

Monday 12:30-1:45PM

Tues 3:30-5:00 PM

Thurs 9:30-10:45 AM

  on cell phone and internet 4:30 - 6pm

Observing  Dates and Times (weather permitting) 

Friday, Sept 5, 2008
Friday, Sept 12, 2008 7:45 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last updated on 05/21/2008 02:43 PM -0700