PHYS 160
Astronomy of the Solar System
University of Louisiana at Lafayette · UGRD · Fall 2026
2 sections1 open now
Catalog description
Introduction astronomy for the general student. Primary emphasis on Solar System. Representative topics include: Seasons, phases of the moon, motions of the Earth and planets, history of Earth and Solar System, description of individual planets and their moons, comets, formation of the Solar System, prospects for life in other solar systems. No physics background required.
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001
71 openSeats: 79/150 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 2:02 PMClass #20373Fall 2026UGRD3 credits
71 available79 enrolled150 capacity0/0 waitlist
- Days & times
- MWF 0800-0850
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 11
- Location
- Hamilton Hall 108
- Instructor
- Francisco Pham
Section notes
Instructional method: Standard 0-49 percent online
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FullSeats: 30/30 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 2:02 PMClass #20374Fall 2026UGRD3 credits
0 available30 enrolled30 capacity0/0 waitlist
- Days & times
- No scheduled meeting time
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 11
- Location
- Online 100 percent online
- Instructor
- Robert DiFabio
Section notes
Instructional method: Online 100 percent online
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