Exploring the Cosmos
ASTR 105
Spring 2024
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This introductory course for non-science majors 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 stars, the stellar life cycle, the formation and evolution of galaxies, the big bang, and the ultimate fate of the universe. Occasional evening sessions will provide the opportunity to observe celestial objects through Wesleyan's telescopes. |
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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: Less than 50% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Bennett, Donahue, Schneider, and Voit, THE ESSENTIAL COSMIC PERSPECTIVE
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Examinations and Assignments:
In-semester exams plus final exam, regular problem sets, in-class assignments and observing sessions. |
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 will be qualitative, knowledge of high-school-level mathematics (algebra and trigonometry) is expected. Several observing sessions will be scheduled at night and will make use of the telescopes at Van Vleck Observatory. |
| Instructor(s): Jackson,Jonathan Michael Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: VVO110; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 44 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 12 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 11 | JR non-major: 11 | SO: 11 | FR: 11 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 30 | 1st Ranked: 7 | 2nd Ranked: 7 | 3rd Ranked: 2 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 13 |
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