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This course presents an overview of the nature and origin of our Solar
System, as revealed by astronomical observations made from Earth and by
NASA’s intensive planetary exploration program over the past half
century. Each of our planetary neighbors is described in turn,
highlighting similarities and differences compared to the Earth.
The course also discusses how the Solar System has evolved over time,
how the Earth came to be a host for life, and the prospects for
detecting life elsewhere in our Solar System and beyond. This
course is suitable for non-physics and non-science majors and is offered each Spring semester in two formats:
Instructor (Spring 2011):
Michael Trinkala (trinkm@rpi.edu) |
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