Moons and Planets: The Solar System

Catalog description

General introduction to astronomy, with emphasis on our solar system and other planetary systems. Topics (chosen by instructor) may include historical astronomy, the sun, the surfaces, interiors, and atmospheres of the planets, comets, asteroids, meteor impacts, planets around other stars, and the origin of life. Also listed as PSC 1001. No prerequisites, but familiarity with basic algebra and geometry is beneficial.