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GEOL1090 - Stars, Planets & The Cosmos

Fall 2014

This course examines the nature and distribution of the stars and galaxies in the universe. Theories of Newton, Kepler, Einstein, and Hawking, among others, are reviewed to aid the student to understand the processes of star formation. Aspects of gravity, nuclear fusion, chemical evolution, radio astronomy, black holes, pulsars, and the Big Bang theory are discussed. The course also reviews and examines the properties and characteristics of the planetary bodies in the solar system. The potential uses of zero gravity environments for industrial purposes, the mining of planetary bodies, and space travel are discussed. Principles of scientific inquiry are integrated throughout the course.
3 Credits

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 M  Monday
 T  Tuesday
 W  Wednesday
 R  Thursday
 F  Friday
 S  Saturday
 U  Sunday

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with GEOL1090
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Credits: 3
Days: M W F
Location: Moon
Room: John Jay 263
Time: 09:00-09:50 am
Instructor: Snider
Session: 1 (01/16/2024 - 05/03/2024)
Term: Spring 2024

Credits: 3
Days: M W F
Location: Moon
Room: John Jay 248
Time: 03:00-03:50 pm
Instructor: Lasota
Session: 1 (01/16/2024 - 05/03/2024)
Term: Spring 2024

Credits: 3
Days: W
Location: Moon
Room: John Jay 263
Time: 06:00-10:00 pm
Instructor: Lasota
Session: 4 (06/29/2024 - 08/23/2024)
Term: Summer 2024

Credits: 3
Days: ONLINE
Location: Internet/ Online
Room:
Time: -
Instructor: ** Staff **
Session: 2 (08/24/2024 - 10/18/2024)
Term: Fall 2024
Course is taught Fully Online.