ESS 523 - Collisions in the Solar System

A discussion of the evidence that comet and asteroid impacts have played a significant part in the evolution of the Earth, and other planets of the solar system, as well as an assessment of the actual and perceived hazard posed by terrestrial impacts and discussion of what can be done about it. Research report required. This course is intended for science teachers and science education students and requires knowledge of trigonometry, algebra and introductory college level physics.

3 credits

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

Offered Offered Spring