TOPICAL OUTLINE

I. Science

• a) The development of scientific thought
• b) Scientific methodology

II. A Celestial Perspective

• a) Development of a point of view: a historical interpretation
• b) Structure of the universe
• c) The tools of the astronomer

III. The Universe

• a) The expanding universe
• b) Cosmological models
• c) Evolution of the universe

IV. Stars

• a) From protogalaxies to stars
• b) Stellar Evolution

V. The Solar System

• a) Description of the Solar System
• b) Formation of the Solar System
• c) Inner vs. Outer Planets

VI. An Inner Planet: The Earth

• a) Description
• b) Structure
• c) Evolution of the Early Earth

VII. Terrestrial Processes

• a) Plate tectonics
• b) Orogenic systems
• c) Erosional systems

VIII. Evolution of Life

• a) Geologic time
• b) Fossils and Evolution

IX. Science, Technology and Society

• a) The Agricultural Revolution
• b) The Industrial Revolution
• c) Modern Science and Technology
• d) Policy, Problems and Conflicts

X. Instructor–chosen topics These may be placed anywhere within the course and either used to introduce new material to augment the topics listed above.

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