ASTRON 35 - Planets and the Solar System with Lab

    Recent Professors
    M. Asaro, G. Gueorguiev, K. Bader, B. Hughes
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    6.2Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of ASTRON 35
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Study of planets, moons, and other bodies in our solar system and in extrasolar planetary systems. Using observations from telescopes and spacecraft, the scientific method and basic concepts from physics, geology, and other sciences to identify and explain formative processes and unique characteristics. Laboratory activities include formulating a scientific investigation, selecting the appropriate tools and methods of planetary science to image, measure, and/or observe phenomena, analyzing data, identifying error, and reporting results.
    Usually Held
    Thu 2:00pm–5:30pm, Tue 2:00pm–5:50pm