ASTRO 2202 - A Spacecraft Tour of the Solar System

(PBS)

Spring. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: some background in science. Enrollment limited to: freshman or sophomore standing.

A. Hayes.

Writing course designed to develop an understanding of our home planet as a member of a diverse family of objects in our solar system. Discussion centers on how studies of other planets and satellites have broadened our knowledge and perspective of Earth, and vice versa. We study, debate, and learn to write critically about important issues in science and public policy that benefit from this perspective. Topics discussed include global warming, the impact threat, the searches for extrasolar planets and extraterrestrial intelligence, and the exploration of Mars.