Carl Sagan: Works and Visions
Spring 2009
Astronomy 98/198
2 Unit(s)
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About the Course:
This course will be designed around various works by the astronomer/cosmologist/humanist Carl Sagan. The subject matter includes history of scientific thought, earth and planetary science, exobiology, cosmology, secular humanism, and, of course, astronomy. Students will develop the capacity to engage with subject matter on the grandest scales of time and space. The course will nurture in them an appreciation for the connectedness of the human species to its home planet and our role as stewards of a unique world. Moreover, we will investigate contextual development of significant theories in astronomy and the roles of religion and pseudo-science in past cultures. Students will develop familiarity with basic cosmological theories and formulate informed decisions about the possibilities for life in the universe.
!!!SYLLABUS AND READING LIST NOW POSTED!!!
How to Enroll:
- All majors welcome! This course is intended for science and non-science majors.
- Any technical skills needed to understand the concepts will be explained in lecture and readings.
- In order to help us put together the best class possible, please email alex, justin, or sean with a brief letter about your interest in the course and your major or intended major and you will be given a CCN. However, the final roster will not be finalized until at least the first week of class.
- updated syllabus will be posted soon (but, of course, is subject to change).
- IMPORTANT!!! First day of class will be: THURSDAY JAN. 22. Again, we will not set the final roster for a week or so after that to see who's in or out. you may join the class as late as early February.
Course Contact: adlinz AT berkeley.edu, scbs AT berkeley.edu, justinhiggins AT berkeley.edu
Website: decal.org/sagan
Faculty Sponsor: Joshua Bloom
Time & Location:
| Section | Facilitators | Size | Location | Time | Starts | Status | CCNs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Sean Baldwin-Stevenson Justin Higgins Alex Linz | — | 224 Wheeler | TuTh 5:00-6:30 | 1/21 | started | — |
Uploaded Files:
| Name | Date | Size | Type | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syllabus: SAGAN SYLLABUS NO RL.pdf | Jan 23 | 82kb | Adobe PDF (Viewer) | View Download |
| Syllabus: READING LIST BY DATE.doc | Jan 23 | 31kb | Word Doc (Viewer) | View Download |
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