Spring 2021
Meeting:
MW 9:00am - 10:20am / * *
SLN:
10562
Section Type:
Lecture
Instructors:
Toby R. Smith
IMPACTS!
*TARGET EARTH:THE EARTH HAS BEEN
HIT BY LARGE ROCKS IN THE PAST,
AND IT WILL GET HIT BY LARGE ROCKS
IN THE FUTURE. THIS CLASS WILL
EXPLORE THE HISTORY AND THE FUTURE
OF IMPACTS ON EARTH, & INVESTIGATE
QUESTIONS
LIKE: WHY ARE WE HIT, HOW OFTEN
ARE WE HIT, HOW BIG IS THE STUFF
THAT HITS US, AND WHAT CAN WE DO
ABOUT IT?
*REQUEST PERMISSION & ADD CODE
IF YOU HAVE NOT TAKEN A
100-LEVEL OR HIGHER ASTRO COURSE.
*OFFERED VIA REMOTE LEARNING
SYNCRONOUS W/ASYNCHRONOUS OPTIONS
Catalog Description:
Earth has been hit by large rocks in the past, and will be hit by such rocks in the future. Explores the history and future of impacts on Earth. Investigates why and how often we are hit, how big is the material that hits us. What can we do about it? Recommended: ASTR 101 or ASTR 150. Offered: Sp.
GE Requirements Met:
Natural Sciences (NSc)
Credits:
3.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
May 4, 2024 - 12:44 am