Astronomy 101- Introduction to the Solar System
Course Description:
Descriptive astronomical properties of the Earth, Moon, other planets and their satellites. Comets, asteroids and other members of the Solar System. Theories of the formation of the Solar System. Opportunities for telescope observations of the Moon and planets. Not open to students who have completed or are taking ASTR 301, ASTR 302, or PHYS 132. 4 Lectures.
- Textbook: Universe, The Solar System, 2nd
Edition
- Reference: Study Guide
- Office Hours: Don't wait until you are in trouble in
the class. When you don't understand, ask! If you cannot get to
office hours for some reason, contact your instructor after class or
by email to set up a time to meet - or just stop by the office.
- Learning Center: Walk-in help center for lower division
science and math courses. Located in Building 52, Room A03. Staffed by
professors and physics majors. Stop by the Physics Department or click
here for the
current Learning Center hours.
- Posted Solutions and Hints: Selected problem hints
and/or solutions will be posted on the bulletin boards just outside
52-E22.
- Private Tutoring: Some physics majors can be hired to tutor
lower
division courses. Inquire in the physics' lounge in Building 52, Room E25, or stop
by the Physics Department for a current "Private Tutoring" list.
- Suggested Link for Online Studing at Prentice Hall
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Last Updated: 11/7/06
Physics Department
California Polytechnic State University
- Textbook: Universe, The Solar System, 2nd
Edition