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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Open by permission to juniors and seniors. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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Prerequisite: By permission of director. See Academic Distinctions. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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Prerequisite: 360 and permission of department. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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de Warren and French (Astronomy) This First Year Seminar explores the changing views of the universe from the ancient Greeks, through the emergence of the scientific revolution to the startling advances in cosmology during the twentieth century, and includes visits to the Special Collections Library and observations from the Whitin Observatory; no particular competence in mathematics is required. We begin with readings from Plato, Aris-totle and ancient Greek astronomers and their concern to understand the inherent rationality of the universe. We next turn to the discove-ries of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton. Our exploration of philosophy and astronomy will then address Einstein's theories of spe-cial and general relativity, evidence for the Big Bang, and contemporary perplexity regarding the presence of dark matter and dark energy. Students may register for either PHIL 104 or ASTR 104 and credit will be granted accordingly. Prerequisite: None. Only open to first-year students. Distribution: Epistemology and Cognition Semester: Spring Unit: 1.0
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McLeod (Astronomy) This course leads first-year students through hands-on exploration of the structure of the universe and our place within it. We will measure the size, shape, and spin of the earth by using simple homemade instruments to observe the sky. We will learn to use Wellesley's own telescopes to explore the arrangement and contents of our own Solar System. Finally, we will determine our place within the Milky Way galaxy and the universe using data obtained from the National Virtual Observatory. No prior experience in astronomy is required, but alge-bra and trigonometry will be used. Evening laboratory at the observatory. Mandatory credit/noncredit. Prerequisite: Fulfillment of the basic skills component of the Quantitative Reasoning requirement. Open only to first-year students. Students who take ASTR 108 may not take ASTR [109]. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science or Mathematical Modeling Semester: Fall Unit: 1.0
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NOT OFFERED IN 2009-10. OFFERED IN 2010-11. Spacecraft observations have revealed a breathtaking diversity of geologic features in the solar system, from ancient river valleys on Mars and violent volcanic eruptions on Io to ice fountains on Enceladus and the complex sur-faces of comets. From a comparative point of view, this course examines the formation and evolution of the planets and small bodies in the solar system. Topics will include: volcanism, tectonic activity, impacts, and tides. Students may register for either GEOS 213 or ASTR 203 and credit will be granted accordingly. Normally offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: Fulfillment of the basic skills component of the Quantitative Reasoning requirement and any 100-level GEOS or ASTR course. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science Semester: N/O. Offered in 2010-11. Unit: 1.0
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W. Bauer (Astronomy) Astrophysics is the application of physics to the study of the universe. We will use elements of mechanics, thermodynamics, electromag-netism, quantum mechanics, special relativity, and nuclear physics to investigate selected topics such as planets, the life stories of stars and galaxies, dark matter, and the origin of the universe. Our goals will be to develop insight into the physical underpinnings of the natural world, and to develop a ?universal toolkit? of practical astrophysical techniques that can be applied to the entire celestial menagerie. These tools include scaling analysis, numerical solutions to complex problems, and other research approaches advanced in professional litera-ture . Students may register for either ASTR 311 or PHYS 311 and credit will be granted accordingly. Normally offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: PHYS 202 and 203 Distribution: Mathematical Modeling or Natural and Physical Science Semester: Spring Unit: 1.0
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Staff A seminar for newly declared majors, to be taken in the spring of their sophomore or junior year. Students will read and discuss papers related to the research of prominent scientists working in the fields of biological chemistry and molecular biology and attend seminars in which those researchers will present their work at Wellesley. Some seminars may be scheduled outside of the normal class meeting time. Mandatory credit/noncredit. Prerequisite: Limited to sophomore or junior Biological Chemistrymajors or by permission of instructor. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science Semester: Spring Unit: 0.5
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Prerequisite: By permission of the instructor. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: By permission of the instructor. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 0.5
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