ASTR 102 - Exploring The Solar System And Life Beyond The Earth

    Recent Professors
    Lisa Will
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    48 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course investigates the origin of our Solar System and how its contents changed with time. Analysis of the physical properties of of planets, moons, rings, comets, asteroids are explored. This course surveys the history of space exploration and recent discoveries of exoplanets. Additionally, it explores potential for life elsewhere in Solar System and beyond. Challenges of space travel are also examined. This course is designed for students interested in exploring Astronomy.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 2:20pm–3:45pm