Nov 23, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2017-18

ASTR 1001 - Moons and Planets: The Solar System


General introduction to astronomy, with emphasis on our solar system and other planetary systems. Topics (chosen by instructor) may include historical astronomy, the sun, the surfaces, interiors, and atmospheres of the planets, comets, asteroids, and meteor impacts, planets around other stars, and the origin of life. Also listed as PSC 1001. No prerequisites, but familiarity with basic algebra and geometry is beneficial.

Credit Hours: 3
General Education Code: 2NS
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I


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