Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2005
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ASTR 243 001 (CRN: 11451)
EXPLORING SUN-EARTH CONNECTION
Long Title: EXPLORING THE SUN-EARTH CONNECTION
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Instructor: Alexander, David
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:50PM TR (22-AUG-2005 - 2-DEC-2005)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Prerequisites: MATH 102 AND PHYS 102 OR PHYS 126
Section Max Enrollment: 0 (permission required)
Section Enrolled: 3
Enrollment data as of: 15-MAY-2024 12:47PM
Description: The class will focus on the impact of solar activity on the Earth. Topics include solar variability, sunspots, flares, coronal mass ejections and the Earth's responses including mini ice-ages, magnetospheric storms and atmospheric expansion. The physical and observational basis of our current understanding will be presented at an introductory level.