320+Universe

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=Description= Gravity, weightlessness, and spy satellites--these are some of the topics examined in this course. Gravity in space is often shown in science fiction movies. Is this possible? Can we escape Black Holes? Can we escape to Infinity? The force of gravity is a weak force, yet it keeps items Earthbound. This class explores rocket science.

1 trimester course

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Prerequisites:
2010/2011: 221 Kinematics and Dynamics 2011/2012 forward: 121 Electricity and Magnetism and 221 Kinematics and Dynamics

Essential Question(s)
What do we know about the universe? What are the problems associated with going out there to find out more? (There are more specific questions included in the "Universe" attachment below.)

Final Assessment
Paper

Units
Give the basic units that will be covered- You can make each unit a page and give detail there.

Attachments
Unit Plans