| Call Number | 14144 |
|---|---|
| Day & Time Location |
TR 2:40pm-3:55pm 702 Hamilton Hall |
| Points | 3 |
| Grading Mode | Standard |
| Approvals Required | None |
| Instructor | Nicholas M Luber |
| Type | LECTURE |
| Method of Instruction | In-Person |
| Course Description | This course will explore the unique properties of Earth, compared to other planets in the Solar System, and the possibility of Earth-like planets around other stars. The basics of the Solar System, gravity, and light will be covered, as well as the geology and atmospheres of the terrestrial planets. The properties of Earth that allowed life to develop and whether life can develop on other planets will be discussed. Finally, the discovery of planets beyond our Solar System and the likelihood of another Earth will be a key component of the course. |
| Web Site | Vergil |
| Department | Astronomy |
| Enrollment | 62 students (80 max) as of 9:06AM Thursday, November 21, 2024 |
| Subject | Astronomy |
| Number | UN1453 |
| Section | 001 |
| Division | Interfaculty |
| Open To | Barnard College, Columbia College, Engineering:Undergraduate, Global Programs, General Studies, Journalism, Professional Studies |
| Section key | 20243ASTR1453W001 |