ASTR 121

Spring 2011 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 18-May 4

The Solar System

Credit: 3 hours.

Introductory survey of the solar system; structure and motions of the earth and moon; planetary motions; natures and characteristics of the planets, and small solar system bodies (comets and asteroids); planetary moons and rings; meteors, meteoroids, and meteorites; properties of the Sun; origin and evolution of the solar system; comparison of our solar system to extrasolar planetary systems. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving and scientific methods. Two lectures and one discussion each week, and observing sessions during the term.

Credit is not given to students with credit in ASTR 100, ASTR 210, or GEOL 116. Students with credit in PHYS 212 are encouraged to take ASTR 210.

ASTR 121 and ASTR 122 cover the same topics as ASTR 100, but the material and topics are covered in much more depth over two semesters instead of one. ASTR 121 and ASTR 122 are independent offerings and can be taken in any order. While ASTR 121 and ASTR 122 are for non-science majors, problem solving with basic algebra is required. Science and astronomy majors should take ASTR 210. Students must register for one discussion and one lecture section.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences

Quantitative Reasoning II

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ASTR 121 class schedule data for spring 2011
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
30816	Discussion/ Recitation	AD1	9:00AM -9:50AM	F	Gregory Hall	Sutton, E Johnson, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Degree Notes: Physical Sciences, and Quant Reasoning II course.
30820	Discussion/ Recitation	AD2	10:00AM -10:50AM	F	Gregory Hall	Sutton, E Johnson, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Degree Notes: Physical Sciences, and Quant Reasoning II course.
30823	Discussion/ Recitation	AD3	11:00AM -11:50AM	F	Gregory Hall	Sutton, E Gelman, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Degree Notes: Physical Sciences, and Quant Reasoning II course.
30825	Discussion/ Recitation	AD4	12:00PM -12:50PM	F	Gregory Hall	Sutton, E Gelman, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Degree Notes: Physical Sciences, and Quant Reasoning II course.
30828	Discussion/ Recitation	AD5	1:00PM -1:50PM	F	Gregory Hall	Sutton, E Stewart, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Degree Notes: Physical Sciences, and Quant Reasoning II course.
30831	Discussion/ Recitation	AD6	2:00PM -2:50PM	F	Gregory Hall	Sutton, E Stewart, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Degree Notes: Physical Sciences, and Quant Reasoning II course.
39792	Discussion/ Recitation	AD7	10:00AM -10:50AM	F	Astronomy Building	Sutton, E	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Degree Notes: Discovery, Physical Sciences, and Quant Reasoning II course. Section Info: First Year Discovery Program Course. Registration restricted to freshmen. Students should enroll in only one Discovery course. Students who enroll in more than one Discovery course may be dropped from the additional Discovery Courses. For course descriptions, see the Discovery Program booklet. The Solar System, 1 hour. Introductory survey of the universe; structure and motions of the earth and moon; planetary motions; physical nature of the planets; comets and meteors; origin and evolution of the solar system. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving and scientific methods. Two lectures and one discussion each week, and observing sessions during the term. Restriction(s): Restricted to First Time Freshman students.
30832	Lecture	AL1	11:00AM -11:50AM	MW	Animal Sciences Laboratory	Sutton, E	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Degree Notes: Physical Sciences, and Quant Reasoning II course.