PHYS 100 - Astronomy of the Solar System

This is a general astronomy course suitable for non-science students. Topics covered include historical astronomy, orbits and gravity, light and telescopes, and the planets and other minor bodies in the Solar System. Short labs/activities will be part of the class. Some nighttime observing will be involved.

Pre-req: MATH 074 MATH 076 MATH 079 MATH 080 MATH 085 or MATH 141

or a minimum score of 1 on the math placement test
3 credits