Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Properties of sun, planets, asteroids, and comets. Astronomical observations relevant to understanding the solar system and its origin. Dynamical problems, including examination of fallacious hypotheses. Meteoritic evidence regarding earliest history of the solar system. Chemical models of solar nebula. Space exploration and its planning.

Reading: Required text: Worlds Apart (1994) G. J. Consolmagno and M. W. Schaefer, Prentice Hall (ISBN 0-13-964131-9).

Class Meetings: Room 3656 Geology; Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30a-10:45a See detailed schedule.

Discussion Sections: Thursday 1-2; 2-3; and 3-4p, Chemistry Rm 4336

Grading Based 30% on quizzes taken during the discussion sections; 20% each on two midterms; and 30% on the final exam.

Final Exam Code: 12 Wednesday March 20, 8a-11a, Chemistry (Young) Rm 4336  

Units 4.

Grading: Letter grade or Passed/Not Passed