Solar System Lecture   [Archived Catalog]
Northwest Vista College Schedule/Catalog 2011-2012
   

ASTR 1304 - Solar System Lecture


Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301
Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303
Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0302
This course is intended for non-science majors. Topics include the origin and evolution of our solar system, including Newton's and Kepler's Laws, planetary atmospheres, surface processes (including impact cratering, volcanism, and plate tectonics), rings, moons, asteroids, and comets. Visits to the Scobee Planetarium and observing field trips may be held.

Semester Hours: (3-3-0)

CIP: 40.0201.52 03


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