ASTR103 - The Universe of Planets

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Academic Year 2000/2001

The Universe of Planets
ASTR 103 FA

About 40 major planets and thousands of minor planets and moons are now known to exist in our galaxy. Starting with the nearby ones, including the Earth, Moon, Mars, and Venus, we will study the history of discovery, structure and evolution of these objects. This will include a wealth of new information available from NASA missions. The course will also cover planets and preplanetary structures that have been discovered outside of our solar system, as well as the search for intelligent life elsewhe re in the universe.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

There will be two term tests and a final exam as well as weekly assignments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a focused inquiry course intended for students who are not majoring or planning to major in the sciences or mathematics. No preparation in science of math beyond the standard high school curriculum is required.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM ASTR Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Herbst,William

Instructor's Course Page

Times: ..T.T.. 10:00AM-11:20AM; Location: VVO110

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 40)

SR. major: Jr. major:

SR. non-major: 10 Jr. non-major: 10 SO: 10 FR: 10

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning, Focused Inquiry Course

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001