PHYS1105A-W15
Ancient Astronomy
Ancient Astronomy
In this course we will learn about astronomy through the lens of ancient civilizations. By studying the civilizations of the Babylonians, Mayans, and Greeks, we will learn how ancient astronomers determined the sizes of the Earth and Moon as well as distances to bodies in the solar system. We will employ hands-on, lab-like observations and minimum use of mathematics to learn how our ancestors understood our place in the cosmos.
In this course we will learn about astronomy through the lens of ancient civilizations. By studying the civilizations of the Babylonians, Mayans, and Greeks, we will learn how ancient astronomers determined the sizes of the Earth and Moon as well as distances to bodies in the solar system. We will employ hands-on, lab-like observations and minimum use of mathematics to learn how our ancestors understood our place in the cosmos.
- Term:
- Winter 2015
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 503(MBH 503)
- Schedule:
- 10:30am-12:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Jan 5, 2015 to Jan 30, 2015)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Eilat Glikman
- Subject:
- Physics
- Department:
- Physics
- Division:
- Natural Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CMP SCI WTR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 11353
- Subject Code:
- PHYS
- Course Number:
- 1105
- Section Identifier:
- A