Arizona State University is offering free online course on Introduction to Solar Systems Astronomy. In this introductory 4-credit hour lecture and laboratory course, University will explore the origins, structure, contents, and evolution of our solar system and exosolar planetary systems.
The overall objective of this course is to explore the exciting world of modern solar systems astronomy in this credit-eligible course. The course will start on March 13, 2017.
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( votes)Course At A Glance
Length: 8 weeks
Effort: 24 hours pw
Subject: Science
Institution: Arizona State University and edx
Languages: English
Price: Free
Certificate Available: Yes, Add a Verified Certificate for $49
Session: Course Starts on March 13, 2017
Providers’ Details
Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American Research University, creating an institution that is committed to excellence, access and impact. As a comprehensive public research university, ASU is measured not by whom we exclude, but rather by whom we include and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities they serve.
About This Course
In this introductory 4-credit hour lecture and laboratory course, University will explore the origins, structure, contents, and evolution of our solar system and exosolar planetary systems. University will cover the history of astronomy, properties of light, instruments, the study of the solar system and nearby stars.
Why Take This Course?
Throughout the course, students will learn about the Discovery Channel Telescope, the Lowell Observatory, the Challenger Space Center, and Meteor Crater, the world’s best-preserved meteorite impact site on Earth. University will also get a chance to virtually walk through the Lunar Exploration Museum and Arizona State University’s Moeur Building, home of the Mars Space Flight Facility where ASU scientists and researchers are using spacecraft instruments on Mars to explore the geology and mineralogy of the red planet.
Learning Outcomes
- The origins, structure, contents and evolution of our solar system
- How to use algebra and order-of-magnitude estimates to obtain quantitative, scientific results
- How to give clear explanations of physical phenomena
Instructors
Dr. Frank Timmes
Dr. Frank Timmes is an astrophysicist who is interested in the universe’s evolving composition and its implications for life in the universe. His current research focuses on nuclear astrophysics, especially synthesis of the periodic table.
Requirements
None
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