Descriptive Astronomy
ASTR 105
Fall 2013
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02
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This course unveils the universe and how we have come to understand our place in it. We will touch on a full range of astronomical topics, including the mechanics of our solar system, the discovery of planets around other nearby stars, the stellar life cycle, the formation and evolution of galaxies, the big bang, and the ultimate fate of the universe. Special attention is paid to the universe's dark side--dark matter, dark energy, and black holes. In addition, since developments in astronomy have so often accompanied the development of modern scientific thought, we examine astronomy from a historical perspective, gaining insight into how human factors affect progress in science. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM ASTR |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Kay, Palen, Smith, & Blumenthal, 21st CENTURY ASTRONOMY: STARS AND GALAXIES, 4th ed.
ISBN 978-0-393-92057-4
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly problem sets and quizzes. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This is a general education course for students not intending to major in science. Although the majority of the course is qualitative, a good knowledge of high school-level mathematics (algebra and trigonometry) is expected. There will be a handful of evening meetings to give students an opportunity to use the Van Vleck Observatory's telescopes. |
| Instructor(s): Moran,Edward C. Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: VVO110; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 44 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -7 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 12 | JR non-major: 12 | SO: 10 | FR: 10 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 6 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 3 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 3 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Moran,Edward C. Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: VVO110; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 44 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 12 | JR non-major: 12 | SO: 10 | FR: 10 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 10 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 9 |
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