Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System

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A descriptive course in astronomy intended for non-physics majors. Topics include: description of the sky; historical development of astronomy; motion of the sun and the moon; solar and lunar eclipses; the seasons and the calendar; the sun and the planetary system; comets, meteoroids, and asteroids. (Not available to students with credit in ASTR 36300.) Typically offered Fall. General Education: Natural Sciences Course Learning Outcomes 1. Think as a scientist by using critical thinking and analytical inquiry, in particular to understand our universe in terms of the laws of physics. 2. Apply basic scientific methods to the solution of astrophysical problems. 3. Use the scientific method and theories to analyze our universe. 4. Provide scientific explanations of the nature of the universe. 5. Acquire an appreciation for our place in the cosmos. View Class Schedule