ASTR 131
Introductory Astrophysics 2 - Planets and Stars
Second course in a three-course sequence for students planning to major in Astronomy. Conservation laws; terrestrial planet geology, surfaces, and atmospheres; jovian planets; small bodies; solar structure and activity; stellar characteristics; variable stars; exoplanets; solar system formation.
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite: ASTR130 ; and must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in MATH140 . Restriction: Must be in CMNS- Astronomy program. Credit Only Granted for: ASTR131 or ASTR120 .
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027