ASTR/ATOC 3720 Planetary Atmospheres
This is the second course of the planetary science sequence for students getting a major or minor degree in Astrophysics or Astronomy. It also qualifies as an elective for ASEN majors (but note that ASEN no longer allows pass/fail grades to qualify).
CLASSES: Tues/Thurs 2-3.15pm in Duane G131
Instructor: Fran Bagenal, Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences Dept. and Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, Duane D143, 303 492 2598 Please use WebCT for all email.
WEBSITE: http://webct.colorado.edu - this will be the main means of communication out of class. You will need to check it daily.
TEXTS:
Both are on reserve at the Math & Physics Library (opposite classroom) and are Required Texts:
Planetary Atmospeheres, Goody & Walker, 1972 - out of print - copies available through the CU Bookstore.
The New Solar System: Cambridge University Press, Eds. Beatty, Petersen, Chaiken, 1999.
REQUIREMENTS:
This course has pre-requisites of 1 year of algebra-based physics and 1 year of calculus. The course is aimed at Astronomy/Astrophysics majors and minors. Others are welcome - but we will use basic physics (e.g. Newton's laws of motion, gravitation, light/radiation, heat conduction, etc) as well as solving simple differential equations.
ASSESSMENT: updated Feb 20th
Homeworks 30% - out on Tuesday - due following week.
Mid-Term Exam I 15%
Mid-Term Exam II 15%
Oral class presentations 15%
Final Exam 25%
THE LEGAL STUFF
Item 1: If you qualify for accommodations because of a disability, please submit to me a letter from Disability Services (DS) early in the semester (preferably in first 2 weeks) so that your needs may be addressed. DS determines accommodations based on documented disabilities (303-492-8671, Willard 322, www.colorado.edu/sacs/disabilityservices)
Item 2: I am willing to make reasonable and appropriate accommodations for students who have conflicts between religious observance dates and course examinations or assignments. A recently revised, somewhat more flexible, campus policy has been drafted and approved. The campus policy can be viewed at(http://www.colorado.edu/policies/index.html).
Item 3: As a result of extensive discussions with and recommendations from faculty and students, a new classroom behavior policy and associated new procedures have been adopted. Please read this information which is also at (http://www.colorado.edu/policies/index.html).
Item 4: The new Student Honor Code system has now been implemented in all schools and colleges and I direct your attention to these new policies and procedures. You can see the honor code information at (http://www.colorado.edu/academics/honorcode/).