printer friendly pageGS 122: Planetary Systems: Dynamics and Origins (GS 222)
(Students with a strong background in mathematics and the physical sciences should register for 222.) Motions of planets and smaller bodies, energy transport in planetary systems, composition, structure and dynamics of planetary atmospheres, cratering on planetary surfaces, properties of meteorites, asteroids and comets, extrasolar planets, and planetary formation. Prerequisite: some background in the physical sciences, especially astronomy, geophysics, or physics.
Terms: Win
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Units: 3-4
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Lissauer, J. (PI)
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Marley, M. (PI)
GS 222: Planetary Systems: Dynamics and Origins (GS 122)
(Students with a strong background in mathematics and the physical sciences should register for 222.) Motions of planets and smaller bodies, energy transport in planetary systems, composition, structure and dynamics of planetary atmospheres, cratering on planetary surfaces, properties of meteorites, asteroids and comets, extrasolar planets, and planetary formation. Prerequisite: some background in the physical sciences, especially astronomy, geophysics, or physics.
Terms: Win
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Units: 3-4
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Lissauer, J. (PI)
;
Marley, M. (PI)
PHYSICS 50: Observational Astronomy Laboratory
Introduction to observational astronomy emphasizing the use of optical telescopes. Observations of stars, nebulae, and galaxies in laboratory sessions with telescopes at the Stanford Student Observatory. Meets at the observatory one evening per week from dusk until well after dark, in addition to day-time lectures each week. No previous physics required. Limited enrollment.
Terms: Aut, Sum
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Units: 3
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UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA
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Grading: Letter (ABCD/NP)
STS 103Q: Reading and Writing Poetry about Science
Preference to sophomores. Students will study recent poetry inspired by the phenomena and history of the sciences in order to write such poems themselves. These poems bring sensuous human experience to bear on biology, ecology, astronomy, physics, earth science, and medicine, as well as on technological advances and calamities. Poets such as Linda Bierds, Mark Doty, Albert Goldbarth, Sarah Lindsay, W.S. Merwin, Adrienne Rich, Pattiann Rogers, Tracy K. Smith, Arthur Sze, and C. K. Williams. Grounding in poetics, research in individually chosen areas of science, weekly analytical and creative writing. Fulfills the Creative Expression requirement. Enrollment limited to 12.
Terms: Win
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Units: 4
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UG Reqs: WAY-CE
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Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Instructors:
Roberts, E. (PI)
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Rusk, L. (PI)
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