ASTR111

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ASTR111

Topics in the History of Astronomy ASTR111 SP

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times	POI	Prereq
1	30	0	Times: M.W.... 2:40PM-4:00PM;	No	No

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999 )

This course features the development of astronomical observations of phenomena in the sky and theories to explain them. After the motions of the sky and celestial objects are explained, the development of calendars and the archaeoastronomical alignment of the sites to mark them are covered. Models of the cosmos extending from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and other preclassical societies through Greece and Rome are covered. The systems of Aristotle and Ptolemy, their decay in medieval Europe, the Middle Eastern scholarship, the Renaissance, and the world of post-Newtonian rigor are covered. Extensive overlap between astronomy and many other human activities will be emphasized.

MAJOR READINGS

NIGHT HAS A THOUSAND EYES, by A. Upgren
THE COPERNICAN REVOLUTION, by T.S. Kuhn

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

To Be Announced

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM ASTR

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Upgren, A; Times: M.W.... 2:40PM- 4:00PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 3, Fr: 4; No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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