ASTR 120 - SOLAR SYSTEM ASTRONOMY

    Recent Professors
    D. Coleman
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    6.3Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Investigates the origin of the Sun and planets and how they change. Analyzes the physical properties of planets, moons, rings, comets, and asteroids. Surveys the history of space exploration. Topics include: solar system formation and evolution; comparative planetology; recent discoveries regarding our solar system; and planets around distant stars. [D; CSU; UC]
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:10am–11:35am