Course title
CD0040002
Planetary Science

 OGAWA Yoshiko

YUMOTO Atsushi
Course description
The course deals with planetary bodies in our solar system. The special focuses are placed on planetary motion and surface environment. We discuss the Earth compared with other planets. The latest news about planetary explorations and accompanied research achievements are also introduced.
Purpose of class
The aim of this course is to help students acquire an understanding of planetary science as an application of dynamics.
Goals and objectives
  1. Obtain knowledge about planetary motions
  2. Understand the surface environment of planets in our solar system
  3. Comprehend the difference between planets and uniqueness of the Earth
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 report term-end exam Total.
1. 10% 30% 40%
2. 15% 10% 25%
3. 25% 10% 35%
Total. 50% 50% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Your final grade will be decided based on report(s): 50% and term-end examination: 50% to evaluate your achievements of goals and objectives in this course. To pass, students must earn at least 60 points out of 100.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction: Overview of the course, overview of solar system Read through the course syllabus. 10minutes
2. Planetary motion (I) Rotation and force Review the basics of polar coordinates and dynamics you had learnt.
Review what you learned in the last class. 		90minutes
3. Planetary motion (II) The Moon and tidal force Review what you learned in the last class. 45minutes
4. Planetary motion (III) Kepler's law Review what you learned in the last class. 45minutes
5. Summary and discussion of planetary motion Summarize what you have learnt in the #1-4 classes. 45minutes
6. History of planetary explorations, observation methods and data Review what you learned in the last class. 20minutes
7. Planets and satellites (I) Mercury and Venus Review what you learned in the last class. 45minutes
8. Planets and satellites (II) The Moon Review what you learned in the last class. 45minutes
9. Planets and satellites (III) Mars Review what you learned in the last class. 45minutes
10. Planets and satellites (IV) Jupiter, Saturn and satellites Review what you learned in the last class. 45minutes
11. Planets and satellites (V) Uranus, Neptune and small bodies Review what you learned in the last class. 45minutes
12. Surface environment of planets (I) Habitable conditions Prepare materials for discussion by reviewing difference of the Earth, the Moon and Mars etc. based on the information given in lectures #1-11. 60minutes
13. Surface environment of planets (II) Summary and discussion Prepare materials for discussion of habitability in our solar system. 60minutes
14. Examination Review what you have learnt in all the classes of this course. 90minutes
Total. - - 690minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
授業内と授業外でフィードバックを行います。
Textbooks and reference materials
Will be introduced in the class (Japanese textbooks)
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of dynamics and calculus
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Half an hour before and after the classes. Questions during the lectures are welcome!
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
  • 14.LIFE BELOW WATER
  • 15.LIFE ON LAND
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