Class will meet Tuesdays at 4:15pm and Fridays at 2pm.

There will be no required text.

We will use the following books which are on reserve in the astronomy library for reference:
Galactic Astronomy by Binney and Merrifield, second edition.
Galaxies in the Universe, by Sparke and Gallagher, Second edition.
Galaxy Formation by Longair

There will be six homework sets, a midterm and a final.
I will deduct 10% of the grade for each day a homework is late, unless you have made prior arrangements with me.

Grades for undergraduates:
Homework: 50%
Midterm: 20%
Final: 30%

Grades for graduates:
Homework: 40%
Midterm: 25%
Final: 35%
In addition, a 'B' standard is required for both homework and the final-plus-midterm grade in order to earn a B in this course. This is because the homework is an important part of the course, but the midterm and final are better preparation for the written graduate qualifying exam.

Classes will be interactive, with group discussions of the material.