ASTR 121

Fall 2014 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 25-Dec 10

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 for ASTR 121 if credit for any of ASTR 100, ASTR 210, GEOL 116 has been earned. 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 fall 2014
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
37115	Discussion/ Recitation	AD1	9:00AM -9:50AM	F	Engineering Hall	Evans, J Tobin, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/14-12/10/14 Degree Notes: Physical Sciences, and Quant Reasoning II course.
37117	Discussion/ Recitation	AD2	10:00AM -10:50AM	F	Engineering Hall	Evans, J Tobin, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/14-12/10/14 Degree Notes: Physical Sciences, and Quant Reasoning II course.
37118	Discussion/ Recitation	AD3	11:00AM -11:50AM	F	Engineering Hall	Evans, J Tobin, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/14-12/10/14 Degree Notes: Physical Sciences, and Quant Reasoning II course.
37120	Discussion/ Recitation	AD4	12:00PM -12:50PM	F	Engineering Hall	Evans, J Lu, Y	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/14-12/10/14 Degree Notes: Physical Sciences, and Quant Reasoning II course.
37122	Discussion/ Recitation	AD5	1:00PM -1:50PM	F	Engineering Hall	Evans, J Lu, Y	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/14-12/10/14 Degree Notes: Physical Sciences, and Quant Reasoning II course.
37124	Discussion/ Recitation	AD6	2:00PM -2:50PM	F	Engineering Hall	Evans, J Lu, Y	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/14-12/10/14 Degree Notes: Physical Sciences, and Quant Reasoning II course.
36993	Discussion/ Recitation	AD8	2:00PM -2:50PM	F	Engineering Hall	Evans, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/14-12/10/14 Degree Notes: Physical Sciences, and Quant Reasoning II course.
37107	Lecture	AL1	2:00PM -2:50PM	MW	Gregory Hall	Evans, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/14-12/10/14 Degree Notes: Physical Sciences, and Quant Reasoning II course.