EES 310 - EXPLORATION OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM

College of Arts and Sciences

Credit(s): 3

Fundamental and current topics in the space exploration of our solar system. Topics and examples of themes include: What is a planet; critical evaluation of the evidence for the heliocentric system; electromagnetic waves; the threat of asteroid impact; critical evaluation of the possibilities of extra-terrestrial life; critical evaluation of the evidence for climate change; and other topical items based on the results of on-going space missions.

Prereq: Any two university science/math courses or completion of one and concurrent enrollment in another.