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Prof. Burkhard Militzer |
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Dept. of Astronomy and Earth and Planetary Science |
| Earn UC credit while you are away. All you need is an internet connection. Instruction is exclusively online: - Follow videorecorded lectures - Online homework - Online discussions - Three short exams all to be taken online |
A tour of the mysteries and inner workings of our solar system. What are planets made of? Why do some bizarre moons have oceans, volcanoes, and ice floes? What makes the Earth hospitable for life? This course is light on maths but will introduce basic physics & chemistry to understand moons, rings, comets, asteroids, atmospheres, and oceans. |
| Watch three examples of our recorded lectures: one on the Kepler mission, one on meteorites, and an introduction to our course. | Information on our textbook and electronic homework |
| Our course syllabus | Contact information and getting help during the class. |
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Satisfies the physical science and breadth requirements. |