AST 191
The Solar System
Jefferson Community and Technical College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Emphasizes the nature, origin, and evolution of planets, satellites, and other objects in the Solar System. Includes historical astronomy, the naked eye phenomena of the sky, and modern solar system discoveries made by spacecraft. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
5501
17 openSeats: 15/32 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 9:00 – 10:15 AM
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
- Location
- DT - CSD (I) Room 201 201
- Instructor
- Chad Howard
Section notes
It is highly recommended that students have two years of high school algebra or 110MAT or 85MAT prior to taking this class. This is a course for astronomy and science majors and non-science majors. This hybrid course will require reliable internet access to complete weekly online assignments.; Instructional method: IP; BP
55Z1
16 openSeats: 44/60 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 5:56 PM- Days & times
- TBA
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-17 - 2026-12-13
- Location
- Online
- Instructor
- Chad Howard
Section notes
Complete Online Course-This is a fully online class. If proctored exams are required, the instructor may require the use of an online proctoring service.; Instructional method: INTERNET; BW