Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionThis is a course in descriptive Astronomy, with emphasis on evolution, structure and behavior of the Solar System and its contents. The course commences with a study of the night sky including the motions of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars. The motions of the celestial bodies are explained in the historical context of geocentric and heliocentric models. The origins of the solar system are explored followed by a study of the Terrestrial planets utilizing comparative planetary geology. The atmospheres of the Terrestrials and Jovians are investigated, followed by an exploration of moons, ring systems, asteroids and comets.Usually HeldMon Wed 12:30pm–1:55pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:45pm–3:50pm, Tue Thu 9:20am–10:45am 