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Nov 21, 2024
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2018-2019 Academic Catalog V 71 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PHYS 1404 - Solar System (formerly: IntroductoryAstronomy II )
CIP Code: 40.02015203
Credit(s): 4
Solar System (formerly: Introductory Astronomy II) is a study of the current knowledge and techniques of modern day astronomy as applied to the solar system. Course content focuses on the solar system and planetary motion (the Earth Sun Moon and other planets) extra solar bodies (asteroids comets meteors and meteorites) and some history of human understanding of the universe from ancient to modern times. Emphasis is placed on recent planetary probe data and lunar explorations. Some night observing sessions are required. Lab fee required. 1,5
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1403 or ASTR 1403
Requisite(s): PHYS 1403 or ASTR 1403
Comments: Crosslisted w/ASTR 1404
Faculty Consent: N
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