ASTR 120
Introductory Astrophysics - Solar System
For students majoring in astronomy or with a strong interest in science. Topics include development of astronomy, planetary orbits, electromagnetic radiation, telescopes as well as constituents and origin of the solar system (planets, satellites, comets, asteroids, meteoroids, etc.).
Topics
- development of astronomy
- planetary orbits
- electromagnetic radiation
- telescopes as well as constituents and origin of the solar system (planets
- satellites
- comets
- asteroids
- meteoroids
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite: Must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in MATH140 . Restriction: Must not have completed ASTR101 or ASTR100 . Credit Only Granted for: ASTR100 , ASTR101 , or ASTR120 .
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027