Astronomy 170B1

Throughout our course you are expected to write clear sentences and paragraphs using good English grammar for all assignments and exams. You are also expected to master skills in critical and quantitative thinking. Also, you should practice these skills in any email to you Professor or preceptors.

Each class will emphasize a basic skill in both arithmetic and communication. These techniques are designed to help you polish your abilities in reading, writing, speaking and in quantitative and critical thinking. Mastering these skills will assist you in competing for jobs, internships, scholarships, awards, etc. Trust me!

Consulting each day's skill in both Communication and Numerical is a mandatory homework assignment, whether or not they are mentioned in class. These skills must be mastered quickly and will accumulate during the course. Both sets of Daily Skills are available as links at the above Web sites.