The following textbooks, available from the MIT Coop, provide a good general survey of astronomy and astrophysics at the undergraduate level. Students, especially those with no astronomy background, are encouraged to read at least one of these books during the term. There will be 6 problem sets, each to be completed in 2 weeks. The complete list of Problem Sets with due dates is online. Links to the actual problem sets will be created as the term progresses.
Problem sets are due at the beginning of the lecture on the due date .
Exams There will be two exams given during the semester. The second will be a take-home test given during the last week of classes. There is no final exam .