ASTR 4
Solar System Astronomy
Course Description
This course analyzes the physical principles, logic, and development of solar system astronomy from ancient times through the present. It also examines earth and sky relationships, exploration of the solar system by spacecraft and earth-based methods, similarities and differences between Earth and other planets, theories of the origin of our planetary system, and properties of other stars' planetary systems. The course includes multimedia planetarium demonstrations.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37919 | ASTR 4 | 22 | M······ | 04:00 PM-06:15 PM | Caitlin Marie Kepple | ADM119 |
| ··W···· | 04:00 PM-06:15 PM | PLT |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
ASTR-004.-22: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Astronomy 2e (paperback, b&w) Fraknoi ISBN: 9781738959242 | E-Book | Recommended | $2.00 | |||
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
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Course Details
- Units
- 5 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.