ASTR 130 - The Solar System

Introductory astronomy involving historical contributions of ancient and early astronomers, Kepler’s and Newton’s laws, ellipse properties and planetary motions, the sun-earth-moon system, geological and meteorological characteristics of each planet and its moons, comet characteristics, and asteroids. Laboratory includes telescope observation. Laboratory contains exercises related to topics covered in lecture. This course meets General Education requirements: Scientific Understanding Lab and new Fall 2017 Natural Sciences Lab. Typically Offered Fall Only
Level: UG
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite MATH 10/C- Or MATH ACT/15 Or PRE 2016 MATH SAT/350 Or POST 2016 MATH SAT/400
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Department: PHYS