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Fall 2023
Sep 19, 2024 |
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| ASTR 218 - Principles of Solar System Astronomy |
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An expansive and quantitative examination of what we know about the Solar System: how it formed and evolved, its components and their properties, and how these elements interact as a system. Topics include celestial motions and gravity; the Earth-Moon-Sun system and the astronomical origins of calendrical and time systems; radiometric chronology and the constraints it places on timing and rate of planetary accretion; characteristics of the planets, natural satellites, ring systems, and small solar system bodies; exoplanets and their discovery mechanisms; and the history of and continuing search for extra-terrestrial life. Lectures are supplemented by selected readings, planetarium presentations, and telescopic observations. This is an advanced introductory course designed for students majoring or minoring in Earth System Science and includes extensive quantitative analysis, readings, and self-directed telescopic observations. Note: Students may not receive credit for ASTR 120 Solar System Astronomy after receiving credit for ASTR 218 Principles of Solar System Astronomy.
Prerequisite: MATH 123 Introduction to Functions or a satisfactory score on the mathematics placement examination.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Directed Study, Lecture Environ, Society,& Sustainblty Department Course Attributes: D.v1_DomainGenEd-Domain II-B, Undergraduate Level Course, Lrng Objective 03, Lrng Objective 10 Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Non-Matriculated May not be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: DGCE Student Prerequisites: PREREQ for ASTR 218 General Requirements: ( Course or Test: MATH 123 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: MATH 123R May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( PTMA 5 to 9 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( PTAA 5 to 6 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( PFNC 14 to 15 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) |
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