AST 104 - Astronomy of the Solar System

This course is an introduction to the astronomy of the solar system, including the Sun, its planets, their satellites, and the solar debris. The course will include discussions of the development of astronomy from ancient times to recent discoveries and experience with the types of mathematical exercises and observations essential to a grasp of the fundamental principles of solar system astronomy. The optional laboratory for this course is AST 106 - Astronomy of the Solar System - Laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): None
3 credits = 3 lecture