PHYS1105A-W23
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 and Greeks, as well as selected civilizations around the world, we will learn how ancient astronomers determined the sizes of the Earth and Moon as well as distances to bodies in the solar system and how celestial phenomena motivated religious and cultural practice. We will employ hands-on, lab-like activities, and naked-eye observations of the sky along with moderate 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 and Greeks, as well as selected civilizations around the world, we will learn how ancient astronomers determined the sizes of the Earth and Moon as well as distances to bodies in the solar system and how celestial phenomena motivated religious and cultural practice. We will employ hands-on, lab-like activities, and naked-eye observations of the sky along with moderate use of mathematics to learn how our ancestors understood our place in the cosmos.
- Term:
- Winter 2023
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 503(MBH 503)
- Schedule:
- 10:00am-2:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Jan 5, 2023 to Feb 2, 2023)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- 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):
- 11440
- Subject Code:
- PHYS
- Course Number:
- 1105
- Section Identifier:
- A