Lucja'S 1St Year Notes
Lucja's notes on the first year classes: Astronomy, Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Herbology, History of Magic, Potions, and Transfiguration.
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Class Information (Professors, Syllabus, Etc)
Chapter 1
Astronomy
Professor: Celeste Afolayan
1. Introduction
2. Mercury
3. Venus and Earth
4. Mars
5. Jupiter
6. Saturn
7. Uranus
8. Neptune
9. Final Review and Examinations
Charms
Professor: Quilmane
Lesson # - Topics - Spells
One - Introduction, History and Ancient Foci - Lumos, Nox
Two - Accessing Your Power - Flight Charms
Three - Wand Properties and Movements - Alohomora, Reparo
Four - The Spoken Word, Incantations - Incendio, Locomotor
Five - The Importance of Focus - Diffindo, Spongify
Six - Applying Your Will - Windardium Leviosa, Astrictus
Seven - Concentration and Determination - Lumos Solem, Lumos Numerosa
Eight - Putting it All Together - Focillo, Infrigido
Nine - Final Exam & Teacher Evaluation
Defense Against the Dark Arts
Professor: Lillian Mae
Week # - Topics - Assignments
One - Introduction - Introductions Essay, Introductory Discussions
Two - Simple standard spells, Lumos, Spongify, Verdimillious - Basic Spells and Theory, Situational Spellwork
Three - Spells for Defense, Expelliarmus, Flipendo - Wandworking Basics, Defensive Situations
Four - Spells that can help or hurt, Incendio, Diffindo, Appropriate Uses, Occupational Scenarios
Five - Household pests, Doxies and Gnomes - Infestations, First Aid
Six - Wildlife and You!, Imps and Bowtruckles - Identification, Avoidance
Seven - Introduction to the Undead, Ghosts and Ghouls - Famous Ghosts, Undead Rights
Eight - Our friends! , Gargoyles and Elves - Daily Interactions, Ethical Treatment
Nine - Final Exam - Final Exam & Teacher Evaluation
Herbology
Professor: Tudor
1. Introduction Course Basics, Herbology Basics , Equipment
2. Care and Use in Potions Planting, Soil, Necessities, Potions, etc
3. Herbs and other Plants Gillyweed, Valerian Root, Knotgrass, Dittany
4. Dangerous Plants Mandrake, Devil’s Snare, Bubotuber
5. Rat root, Herbs and Essay Rat root, herbs, Midterm
6. Advanced Herbs Bouncing Bulb, Gurdyroot, Aconite, Wormwood
7. Non Magical Plants Lilies, roses,...
8. Herbology in other subjects, and challenges faced by Herbologists
9. Final Exam
History of Magic
Professor: Jæcob Balog
Two - Magical Beginnings - quiz - Link to presentation
Three - The Americas - Essay or Quiz
Four - Asia Pt. 1 Early Civilizations - quiz
Five - Asia Pt. 2 Steppes and China - Midterm Exam
Six - Africa
Seven - Ancient Europe - quiz
Eight - Religion and Magic - project
Nine - Famous Wizards and Review - final exam
Potions
Professor: Naya Nivera
Transfiguration
Professor: Henrick Darkstorm
Week 1-4: Quizzes and Essays
Week 1-9: Discussion Board Participation
Week 6-7: Theory of Magic Assessment
Week 1-8: Active Roleplaying and Appearance in discussion boards, dorm rooms and the Chatzy Great Hall
Week 6-8: Transfiguration Research Assignment
The Test in week 5 and the Examination in week 9 are compulsory. Due to mandates issued by the Ministry of Magic, students are required to complete all work. However, the 'requried homework' all bares very light value in grading, with the exception of the Theory of Magic Assessment.