PowerPoint PresentationInstructorsNo TextbookNATS 206-2 on the WebSubject MatterSubject Matter, cont.Success in NATS-206 (from the Instructors point of view)Less Formally,…GradesExamsWriting AssignmentsWriting Assignment, cont.HomeworkKeep it Brief!Class ParticipationKeeping ScoreWhat You Should KnowWriting SkillsHow to do WellCommunicating with InstructorsAcademic Integrity: ExamsAcademic Integrity: PlagiarismAcademic Integrity: HomeworkFor Next ClassA brief look at MarsReally Cool Features…Olympus MonsFlooding!The North Pole and PhoenixWelcome to NATS-206The Golden Age of Planetary ExplorationSection 1All humans by nature desire to know. -AristotleInstructorsInstructorsInstructor: Roger YelleInstructor: Roger YelleEmail: Email: [email protected]@lpl.arizona.eduPhone: 621-6243Phone: 621-6243Office: Space Sciences, Room 525Office: Space Sciences, Room 525Office Hours: 12:30-2:00 Tuesday and Thursday Office Hours: 12:30-2:00 Tuesday and Thursday or by appointmentor by appointmentTeaching Assistant: Brian JacksonTeaching Assistant: Brian JacksonEmail: Email: [email protected]@lpl.arizona.eduPhone: 621-3154Phone: 621-3154Office: Space Sciences, Room 432Office: Space Sciences, Room 432Office Hours: Wednesday 3:00-5:00Office Hours: Wednesday 3:00-5:00Teaching Assistant: Naydene HaysTeaching Assistant: Naydene HaysEmail: Email: [email protected]@lpl.arizona.eduPhone: 621 - 1594Phone: 621 - 1594 Office: Space Sciences Room, 316Office: Space Sciences Room, 316Office Hours: Tu 1:00-3:00, Th 9:00-11:00 Office Hours: Tu 1:00-3:00, Th 9:00-11:00 Web Site Web Site http://www.lpl.arizona.edu/undergrad/classes/spring2006/Yelle_206-2/http://www.lpl.arizona.edu/undergrad/classes/spring2006/Yelle_206-2/No TextbookNo TextbookAvailable books cost too much.Available books cost too much.All of them are so well done and at a level All of them are so well done and at a level such that you don’t need me to help you such that you don’t need me to help you read them. Buy one if you want and enjoy.read them. Buy one if you want and enjoy.We will occasionally pass out reading We will occasionally pass out reading material in class.material in class.This is an experiment.This is an experiment.NATS 206-2 on the WebNATS 206-2 on the WebLectures, homework assignments, homework Lectures, homework assignments, homework solutions, other assignments, announcements, solutions, other assignments, announcements, and other items or interest will be posted on the and other items or interest will be posted on the class web site: class web site: http://www.lpl.arizona.edu/undergrad/classes/sphttp://www.lpl.arizona.edu/undergrad/classes/spring2008/Yelle_206-2/ring2008/Yelle_206-2/Check the web site frequently for announcements.Check the web site frequently for announcements.Subject MatterSubject MatterThis course provides an overview of our This course provides an overview of our understanding of the structure our Solar System understanding of the structure our Solar System and how its properties are the results of basic and how its properties are the results of basic physical processes. We will also study how the physical processes. We will also study how the solar system is related to stars, galaxies and solar system is related to stars, galaxies and other planetary systems and how the properties other planetary systems and how the properties of the solar system affect life here on the surface of the solar system affect life here on the surface of the Earth. We will describe in detail how of the Earth. We will describe in detail how humans have explored the solar system.humans have explored the solar system.Subject Matter, cont.Subject Matter, cont.The study of our solar system is presented in the The study of our solar system is presented in the context of the planetary exploration, i.e. the context of the planetary exploration, i.e. the space program, the greatest adventure and space program, the greatest adventure and primary achievement of our age. primary achievement of our age. The University of Arizona has been one of the The University of Arizona has been one of the primary centers for planetary exploration since primary centers for planetary exploration since the beginning of the space age. We have lots of the beginning of the space age. We have lots of unique resources for this course.unique resources for this course.Success in NATS-206Success in NATS-206(from the Instructors point of view)(from the Instructors point of view)The successful student will The successful student will 1) understand the nature and application of science, 1) understand the nature and application of science, 2) be able to apply ideas and processes outside the 2) be able to apply ideas and processes outside the classroom, classroom, 3) recognize the complexity of many scientific issues,3) recognize the complexity of many scientific issues,4) speak and write about scientific knowledge, 4) speak and write about scientific knowledge, 5) read and understand scientific literature from popular 5) read and understand scientific literature from popular sources such as magazines and newspapers, and sources such as magazines and newspapers, and 6) perform appropriate mathematical calculations. 6) perform appropriate mathematical calculations. Fundamentals such as appreciating the relative scale of Fundamentals such as appreciating the relative scale of objects, rates of change, the use of graphs, making objects, rates of change, the use of graphs, making quantitative deductions from data, etc., are an integral quantitative deductions from data, etc., are an integral part of the course.part of the course.Less Formally,…Less Formally,…Learn some basic facts about the Universe in which you Learn some basic facts about the Universe in which you live.live.Achieve an understanding how scientific knowledge is Achieve an understanding how scientific knowledge is obtained.obtained.Learn some basic physical principles that connect Learn some basic physical principles that connect phenomena in our Universe.phenomena in our Universe.What do falling apples have to do with planetary motion?What do falling apples have to do with planetary motion?See the application of these principles to real life See the application of these principles to real life situations.situations.Is the ozone layer disappearing?Is the ozone layer disappearing?Is the Earth getting warmer?Is the Earth getting
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