Professor Jack Burns

Department of Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences

Office: Duane D311
Office Hours: by appointment
Phone: 303-735-0963
E-mail: jack.burns@cu.edu
Web page: http://lunar.colorado.edu/~jaburns

Professor Mihaly Horanyi

Department of Physics

Office: Duane Physics
Office Hours: by appointment
Phone: 303-492-6903
E-mail: Mihaly.Horanyi@Colorado.EDU
Web page: http://lasp.colorado.edu/~horanyi/

Dr. Bill Bottke

Southwest Research Institute

Office: Department of Space Studies, Southwest Research Institute,1050 Walnut St, Suite 400
Phone: (303) 546-9670
E-mail: bottke@boulder.swri.edu
Web page: http://www.boulder.swri.edu/~bottke/

Course Description:

This interdisciplinary seminar will cover three broadly defined areas of lunar science:

Of the Moon: Investigations of the nature and history of the Moon (including research on lunar samples) to learn about this specific object and thereby provide insights into the evolution of our solar system
On the Moon: Investigations of the physics of the lunar surface, including its interactions with the solar plasma and UV radiation. Existing dust and plasma observations and the new ideas for future surface experiments.
From the Moon: Use of the Moon as a platform for performing scientific investigations, including observations of the Earth and the wider cosmos that are uniquely enabled by being on the lunar surface.

Class Web page:

http://lunar.colorado.edu/~jaburns/astr5835

Class Presentations:

Every student will make at least one presentation based upon a recent article in an appropriate science journal.

Religious Observances:

Campus policy regarding religious observances requires that faculty make every effort to reasonably and fairly deal with all students who, because of religious obligations, have conflicts with scheduled exams, assignments or required attendance. In this class, please contact me in advance of the religious observation to make arrangements. See details at http://www.colorado.edu/policies/fac_relig.html.

Discrimination and Harassment:

The University of Colorado at Boulder policy on Discrimination and Harassment, the University of Colorado policy on Sexual Harassment and the University of Colorado policy on Amorous Relationships apply to all students, staff and faculty. Any student, staff or faculty member who believes s/he has been the subject of sexual harassment or discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status should contact the Office of Discrimination and Harassment (ODH) at 303-492-2127 or the Office of Judicial Affairs at 303-492-5550. Information about the ODH, the above referenced policies and the campus resources available to assist individuals regarding discrimination or harassment can be obtained at http://www.colorado.edu/odh

Classroom Behavior:

Students and faculty each have responsibility for maintaining an appropriate learning environment. Those who fail to adhere to such behavioral standards may be subject to discipline. Professional courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, culture, religion, politics, sexual orientation, gender, gender variance, and nationalities. Class rosters are provided to the instructor with the student\'s legal name. I will gladly honor your request to address you by an alternate name or gender pronoun. Please advise me of this preference early in the semester so that I may make appropriate changes to my records. See policies at http://www.colorado.edu/policies/classbehavior.html and at http://www.colorado.edu/studentaffairs/judicialaffairs/code.html#student_code.

Academic Integrity:

All students of the University of Colorado at Boulder are responsible for knowing and adhering to the academic integrity policy of this institution. Violations of this policy may include: cheating, plagiarism, aid of academic dishonesty, fabrication, lying, bribery, and threatening behavior. All incidents of academic misconduct shall be reported to the Honor Code Council (honor@colorado.edu; 303-725-2273). Students who are found to be in violation of the academic integrity policy will be subject to both academic sanctions from the faculty member and non-academic sanctions (including but not limited to university probation, suspension, or expulsion). Other information about the Honor Code can be found at http://www.colorado.edu/policies/honor.html and at http://www.colorado.edu/academics/honorcode.

When in doubt about plagiarism, paraphrasing, quoting, or collaboration, consult with me.

Disability Services:

If you qualify for accommodations because of a disability, please submit to me a letter from Disability Services in a timely manner so that your needs may be addressed. Disability Services determines accommodations based on documented disabilities. Contact: 303-492-8671, Willard 322, and www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices. Disability Services’ letters for students with disabilities indicate legally mandated reasonable accommodations. The syllabus statements and answers to Frequently Asked Questions can be found at www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices.