The exam will be 80 minutes in duration and will be divided into two parts - a 20 item multiple choice and a 3 question long answer. Each section could contain some of the following topics:the following topics:. |
Topic One: Stars and Star Clusters Things to know:
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Topic Two: Galactic Structure and Galaxies Things to know:
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Topic Three: The Large Scale Structure of the Universe Things to know:
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Mathematical Considerations: You should be able to do a distance calculation, use the red shift formula and apply Hubble's Expansion Law - similar to what you have done in past lab exercises. Otherwise do not worry about lot's of math - The focus of the exam is conceptual. Formulae will be provided! |