Planetary System Design: A Team Project Course

Catalog description

Introduction to the research process for planetary systems. This upper-level undergraduate course includes a lecture phase that covers an overview of planetary science, the research project(s) to be pursued, problem-solving, scientific writing, communications, and diversity and bias in the field of planetary science. Subsequently, students experience the latest practices in planetary research by forming sub-project teams and collectively designing and planning a research project. Effective team and communication skills are emphasized. Scientific writing and presentations are required throughout, culminating in the final paper and public presentation. This course has been submitted for special designations in writing (WRIT), race, gender, and inequality (DIAP), and collaborative research & scholarly experiences (COEX). The following courses are recommended (and/or permission of the Professor): MATH 0090 , MATH 0100 ; PHYS 0030 , PHYS 0040 or PHYS 0050 , PHYS 0060 or PHYS 0070 ; and, EEPS 0250 , EEPS 0220 , EEPS 1610 , EEPS 1810 , or EEPS 1950H .