INSTRUCTOR :    Professor Christopher M. Anderson,
                                5534B Sterling Hall
                                anderson@astro.wisc.edu

LECTURES:     9:55   MWF
                           6515 Sterling Hall

TEXT:        Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System
                    by:  John S. Lewis
                    publisher :  Academic Press

OVERVIEW:

Astronomy 340 is an introduction to the basic physics and chemistry  of the Solar System and of the objects and media of which it is composed.  It assumes a prerequisite of Physics 241 or the equivalent.

COURSE GRADE COMPONENTS:

    1.  Mid Term Exam,  Wednesday October 25, in class ................20%
    2. Final Exam,   Thurssday  Dec 21,  12:25 p.m. .........................40%
    3. Homework & writing assignments ...........................................15%
    4.  Term Paper ................................................................................25%

The two exams will include both closed and open book segments.
Note the Term Paper.   CLICK HERE for a list of possible topics.  The student is encouraged to browse the material in the Astronomy Library and to select a topic which interests them.  The term paper project will consist of several components:
    a. Select a topic and submit a written "proposal" with initial references by October 2
    b. Develop a detailed outline of the paper by November 1
    c. Submit a rough draft byDecember 1
    d.  Submit final paper,  c. 20 pages text plus figures etc.,  by December 15.

To view the current version of the course syllabus, CLICK HERE