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
39124 ASTR 4 06 Seats open Monday 04:00 PM-06:15 PM Caitlin Marie Kepple ADM119
Wednesday 04:00 PM-06:15 PM PLT

Class Dates: This class runs from 2027-01-04 to 2027-03-26.
Footnote:
ASTR-004.-06: Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing.

Class Materials

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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 Grade
  • Pass/No Pass

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
  • ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL 5
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