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Week 1 March 31Overview of Space Weather Course LogisticsThe first day of class will begin with introductions and course logistics (syllabus, web page, "clicker" set up etc.) and the answer to next weeks Quiz. On Wednesday and Friday, I will present Introductions to the Earth's space environment and the impacts of space weather as well as have a discussion on "What is Science?" ASSIGNMENT: Read Chapter 1 of "Introduction to Space Weather" Be sure to look under Resources for assignments schedule. ------------------------------------------------ Week 2 April 7The Dynamic SunBe prepared to answer and ask questions with regards to the previous week's reading assignment. Please participate in a discussion on the impact of the space environment on modern civilization. Introduction to the Sun. Discussion of the atmosphere of the Sun and its extension into interplanetary space. ASSIGNMENT: Read Chapter 2 from Intro to Space Weather; Check out SpaceWeather.com. (HW#1) ------------------------------------------------ Week 3 April 14The HeliosphereDiscussion of the sun's atmosphere called the solar wind. ASSIGNMENT: Read Chapters 3 of Intro to Space Weather, In Class Quiz ------------------------------------------------ Week 4 April 21The MagnetosphereIntroduction to the Earth's magnetic space environment. ASSIGNMENT: Read Chapters 4 of Intro to Space Weather, Dorm Room Lab #1 ------------------------------------------------ Week 5 April 28Earth's Upper AtmosphereIonosphere and Aurora Review for Mid-termASSIGNMENT: Read Ch 5 of Intro to Space Weather, Dorm Room Lab #2 ------------------------------------------------ Week 6 May 5Space Weather PhenomenologySpace Weather: Concept of storms and substorms. How do we know what we know? Overview of NASA Sun-Earth Connection program. Connecting the Sun, the heliosphere, the magnetosphere and the ionosphere ASSIGNMENT: HW #2 ASSIGNMENT: Please fill out the course mid-term survey MID-TERM Monday May 5, Read Ch 6 of Intro to Space Weather ------------------------------------------------ Week 7 May 12Technological and Societal ImpactsWhy is Space Weather important? The technological connection : satellites, power grids, and communication. ASSIGNMENT: Read Ch 7 of Intro to Space Weather, In Class Quiz ------------------------------------------------ Week 8 May 19Living in SpaceOverview and discussion of the manned space flight program. Where are we now? Where are we going? Exploration of the Moon and Mars. ASSIGNMENT: Explore the National Geographic website on Mars Exploration. Read Ch 8 of Intro to Space Weather.; HW#3 Mini-Essay Assignment (see Resources) ------------------------------------------------ Week 9 May 26No Class Monday Memorial DayCatastrophic and Other Space Weather ImpactsSpace Weather Climate Connections, End of Earth scenarios ASSIGNMENT: Explore the National Geographic website on Mars Exploration. Dorm Room Lab #3 ------------------------------------------------ Week 10 June 2Astrobiology and Other Planet Space Weather ImpactsDiscussion of the space environment of other planets in our solar system. Prospects of finding other planets around other Suns. Discussion of the Drake equation and the possibility of other life in our solar system. Major impacts on Earth from nearby supernova, asteroid impacts and climate change Optional ASSIGNMENT: Go outside at night and see how many constellations you can find. Record the date, time, and location (Griffith Park, Manhatten Beach, Campus) and sky condition (clear, partly cloudy etc.). You can make a star map from anywhere at anytime at Heaven's Above. This link is set up for LA. For other locations you will need to enter in the new coordinates. Review Session Friday ASSIGNMENT: Please fill out the course survey -------------------------------------------------- Finals Week June 9FinalThe final is scheduled from 11:30am to 2:30pm on Tuesday June 10, 2008 in our regular classroom. See syllabus for details. Eat an early lunch or late breakfast! |
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