Survey of the solar system; topics include physical properties of the planets, comets, and asteroids; origin of the solar system; search for extrasolar planetary systems; search for life in the universe; current results of recent planetary space missions; night sky observation; for non-science majors.
Teaching Assistant
Tyler Ford
Lab Schedule - Fall 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Week of | Lab |
| 24-Aug | No Lab – First Week |
| 31-Aug | Active Learning |
| 7-Sep | No Lab – Labor Day Week |
| 14-Sep | Measuring the Sky |
| 21-Sep | Lunar Observations |
| 28-Sep | Exploring the Sky |
| 5-Oct | Angular Size |
| 12-Oct | Spectroscopy |
| 19-Oct | Earth’s Changing Climate (Lunar Observations backup week) |
| 26-Oct | Martian Landscapes |
| 2-Nov | Asteroids and Impact Craters |
| 9-Nov | Image Analysis with Solar System Objects |
| 16-Nov | Mass of Jupiter |
| 23-Nov | No Lab – Fall Break |
| 30-Nov | Exoplanets |
| 7-Dec | Project Presentations, Project Papers Due |
| 14-Dec | No Lab – Final Exam Week |