| Call Number | 15979 |
|---|---|
| Day & Time Location |
TR 1:10pm-2:25pm To be announced |
| Points | 3 |
| Grading Mode | Standard |
| Approvals Required | None |
| Instructor | Jane Huang |
| 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 | 0 students (50 max) as of 5:06PM Sunday, November 16, 2025 |
| Subject | Astronomy |
| Number | UN1453 |
| Section | 001 |
| Division | Interfaculty |
| Open To | Columbia College, Engineering:Undergraduate, Global Programs, General Studies, Journalism, Professional Studies |
| Section key | 20261ASTR1453W001 |