| Call Number | 12866 |
|---|---|
| Day, Time & Location | View Class Schedule & Location in Vergil |
| Points | 3 |
| Grading Mode | Standard |
| Approvals Required | None |
| Instructor | James H Applegate |
| Type | LECTURE |
| Method of Instruction | In-Person |
| Course Description | Prerequisites: one year of calculus-based Physics. The physics and astrophysics of planets, comets, asteroids, natural and artificial satellites, and pretty much anything in the Solar System - including the Sun. Detailed study of the Earths atmosphere and oceans: circulations, climate, and weather. Orbital dynamics. The emerging science of extrasolar planets. The origin, evolution, and eventual fate of planets. |
| Web Site | Vergil |
| Department | Astronomy |
| Enrollment | 11 students (75 max) as of 11:05AM Monday, May 18, 2026 |
| Subject | Astronomy |
| Number | UN3102 |
| Section | 001 |
| Division | Interfaculty |
| Open To | Columbia College, Engineering:Undergraduate, Global Programs, General Studies, Journalism, Professional Studies |
| Section key | 20263ASTR3102W001 |