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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40208 | ASTR 4 | 10 | M······ | 01:30 PM-03:45 PM | Marek Cichanski | ADM102 |
| ··W···· | 01:30 PM-03:45 PM | PLT |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
ASTR-004.10: 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 Part1/Part 2 Bundle (2nd Edition) Openstax © 2022 ISBN: 9781711470566 | Textbook | Recommended | $50.00 | $37.50 | $40.00 | $21.00 |
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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
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.