AST 1040Intro to Astronomy- Solar Sys

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Prerequisites: Minimum performance standard scores on reading, writing, and mathematics pre-assessment placement tests This course is a brief introduction to general astronomy with an emphasis on solar systems and a survey of physical processes. It includes an introduction to the night sky, planets, moons and life in our and other solar systems. It also includes principles of modern astronomy, summarizing our present knowledge and highlights the latest discoveries from space. Note: This course may be taught as a lecture, online, and self-paced.