If you are in need of help or assistance with an introductory Physics or Astronomy course (PHYS or ASTR 1XX or 2XX) during this Fall semester, graduate students who teach recitations and labs will provide tutoring and homework help.
The Resource Center is located in the second floor lobby and is open Monday through Thursday except during university holidays and closings and finals week.
You are not restricted to seeing only a tutor who teaches your recitation or laboratory section. All tutors on the schedule below are available and able to assist you with your questions. Contact information for individual tutors can be found in the Graduate Student Directory.
Astronomy TAs will also be available in the Physics and Astronomy Resource Center. The astronomy TAs will also simultaneously be available in Zoom at these times.
- Zoom Link
- Meeting ID: 964 6774 8617
- Passcode: AdAstra
For student feedback concerning the Resource Center please fill out this Feedback Form.
Resource Center Schedule
Want specific help for your class? Find a TA that's more familiar with the instructor and what you need to know. Number by each name indicates expertise.
| M | T | W | R | F | |
| 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Jordyn Bass | Roland Hesse | |||
| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Amit Shah |
| Roland Hesse | ||
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Mbuitoh Ningang Julius | Grant Osmon |
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| 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Islam Khalil | Mariam Ali | Wai Kiat Chin (Walter) | Sneha Vireshwar Dixit | Sneha Vireshwar Dixit |
| 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Bhaskar Khadka | Mariam Ali | Bhaskar Khadka, Wai Kiat Chin (Walter) | Christopher Keck |
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| 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Adam Higuet | Jordyn Bass | Adam Higuet, Wai Kiat Chin (Walter) | Rabindra Oliya |
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| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Marie Rioux | Tian Hu | Marie Rioux | Resource Center Closed | |
| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Aqmar Md Yusoff | Tian Hu | Grant Osmon | Resource Center Closed | |
| 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Mohammad Zaz | ||||
| 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Astronomy TA Assignments
In Class LA
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thur | Fri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTR 103 10:30 | Laura | Laura | Laura | ||
| ASTR 103 11:30 | Brianna | Brianna | Brianna |
Resource Center Hours
The Physics and Astronomy Resource Center is held in the public area in the middle of the second floor of Jorgensen Hall. These hours will also be held on Zoom.
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thur | Fri | |
| Brianna | 2:30-3:30pm | 2:30-3:30pm | 2:30-3:30pm | ||
| Laura | 5:00-7:00pm | 5:00-7:00pm | Noon – 1:00pm | ||
| Milo | 9:00-10:50am | 1:30–3:30 pm | |||
| Simone | 1:30–3:30 pm | 12:30-2:30pm | |||
| Payton | 2:30-5:00pm |
Note that Kevin Lee also has office hours (and on zoom) M, W, and F 12:30 to 1:30 pm.
Grading for Classes
ASTR 103 – NAAP Lab Grading – Brianna, Laura – To be discussed!
Student Observatory
8-10 pm (and shifting to 9-11pm after spring break) – opening Feb 5 Monday Evening – Hailey & Shams Wednesday Evening –Nathan & Shams Public Nights – These will be held regularly on Friday evenings and the dates will be posted. Astronomy 103 students are allowed to complete projects on these nights. All TAs are invited to work these nights.
Tips
- Many class websites are hosted on Canvas. Canvas may have the course syllabus, homework, etc.
- For information on intro Physics labs, visit the Labs home page and FAQ.
- Physics Undergraduate Catalog
- The Registrar has many tips and information about registration, transcripts, graduation, and deadlines.