AST1043
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AST 1043 - Introductory Astronomy: The Night Sky, Solar System, and Extrasolar Planets (3 Cr.) Natural Sciences, Online may be available
Course description
Survey of present knowledge of the solar system and extrasolar planetary systems. Historical development of astronomy as a science.This course has an optional lab component (AST 1044) that should be taken concurrently. Credit will not be granted for AST 1043 if credit already received for AST 1040. Students who are science and engineering majors or are considering an astronomy minor should NOT take AST 1043, but should instead take AST 2050 after taking introductory physics.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
AFV - A-F or Audit
Lecture
This course fulfills the following Liberal Education requirement(s)
Natural Sciences
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall & Summer