Week 10 Overview

WEEK 10: mar 17 - mar 23

Overview

 

By the end of this week, you should be able to:

  • describe how the evolution of high-mass stars differs from the evolution of low-mass stars.
  • list the stages of evolution of high-mass stars, and explain the origin of chemical elements heavier than iron.
  • describe the differences between Newton's and Einstein's theory of gravity.

Make sure that you complete the following:

  • Attend lecture on Tuesday and Thursday at 9:10am (JFB 101)
  • Complete Reading and Reading quizzes before lectures (listed in Activities below)
  • Complete the homework assignment (listed in Activities below)
  • The second midterm will be Thursday, March 27:  please review all material from Chapters 5 and 10-13 of Understanding Our Universe. The material from chapters 5.4-5.6 will not be included in the midterm. I have uploaded a study guide Download study guide of concepts to be covered in this first exam.

  

Learning Materials

View the following learning materials :

Readings

Lecture Slide Decks

Activities

 

prepare for next week

No Active Learning Assignment on Tuesday and No Group Assignment on Thursday.

The second midterm will be Thursday, March 27:  please review the material from Chapters 5 and 10-13 of Understanding Our Universe. The material from chapters 5.4-5.6 will not be included in the midterm. I have uploaded a study guide Download study guide of concepts to be covered in this second exam.  

Please read Chapter 14.1-14.4 in Understanding Our Universe by 8:00am next Tuesday.  

Please complete Reading Quiz 14.1-14.4 by 8:00am next Tuesday.