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ASTR 1010 - Solar System Astronomy

4 Credit(s)
An introductory survey, with accompanying laboratory, treating the composition, structure, and dynamics of the universe and introducing the basic vocabulary of astronomy and the principles of the scientific method. Components of the solar system are discussed, and hypothesis and theories of the origin and evolution of the solar system are considered in the light of current knowledge and scientific reasoning.

Prerequisite(s): Reading Learning Support, if required. Corequisite(s): None.

Lecture Hours: 3 hours per week Lab Hours: 3 hours per week

General Education Requirement: Yes
TN Transfer Pathway: No


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