1. COSMOS 2007: Stars & Science: from Molecules to the Milky Way
Kathy Cooksey
Astronomy Lead Instructor
6 February 2007

2. Meet Cluster 7 Founded 2001, astronomy and vision science
2007, astronomy and biology
15-18 students
3 instructors
6 project advisors
1 Teacher fellow
Misc. but important support staff
Presentation Day 2006

3. Course Elements Astronomy specific Lectures (*in-class activities)
Taxonomy*, CCDs*, Cosmology, AO, Stars
Telescope/Optics Lab
Lick Field Trip
Light & Spectra Inquiry
Remote observing on Nickel 40”
Whole Cluster
Small-group projects
Other field trips
Exploratorium, Bio?
Transferable skills
College/Grad/Life Q&A
Reunion Picnic
TBA discussion activity
Presentation Day

4. Focusing on the astronomy course and your possible contribution(s)…

5. Astronomy Roles Project advisor (3 people) Inquiry facilitator (2-3)
3-4 students
2 weeks
Inquiry facilitator (2-3)
2 half-days
Telescope/Optics Lab (2-3)
Half day
CCDs activity (1-2)
1.5 hr
Observing guru
Misc. data
Remote observing contact
Evan Kirby & Kate Rubin
Remote observing 2005

6. Astronomy Projects Variable Stars Galaxy Morphology
Open and Globular Clusters
Previously 2 projects
[Planetary Nebulae]
[…?]
Shannon Patel Variable Stars 2006

7. Project Advisor 3-4 students 2 weeks research time
Other recommended events
Data collection & analysis
Presentation prep
Informal, influential interactions
Paid (~$1200)
[Path to being lead instructor 2008]
Kathy Cooksey
Variable Stars 2004

8. Impact & Reward Immeasurable