ASTR 3750 |
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| Mon. Wed. & Fri. - 2:00-2:50pm in G131 |
Instructor: Larry W. Esposito
Office: LASP D-145
Office hours: 3:00-4:00pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday (or by appointment)
Email:
Tel: 303-492-7325
Website: http://lasp.colorado.edu/~espositoPlease review these policy statements pertaining to my class that relate to issues of disability/medical, religious observances, behavior, descrimination and harassment, and the CU honor code.
Content
Course Description
ASTR 3750 is a junior level course for undergraduates with math and physics or engineering prerequisites. It is a companion course to ASTR 3720, "Planetary Atmospheres."
In this class we study the hard (i.e., rocky) parts of the solar system. Lectures will include some slides and the discoveries from the latest space missions. Students are encouraged to participate by asking questions and taking part in class discussions. Please bring topics of interest to my attention for inclusion in the syllabus.
Students will do calculations, write a computer project or term paper, and take 3 closed-book exams (2 quizzes and a final). Homework problems will be assigned. The project or term paper is due on 10 October.
Texts
Required: Planetary Sciences, Imke de Pater and Jack J. Lissauer, Cambridge 2010
Optional: Planetary Rings , Larry Esposito, Cambridge 2006
Evaluation
The grades for this course will be determined as follows. In the past, the average student has earned a high B.
Activity Points Homework 10 2 quizzes @ 20 40 Project or paper 20 Final exam 30
Total:
100
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