ASTR 4 - Solar System Astronomy

Institution:

De Anza College

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Description:

(See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.) Advisory: English Writing 1A or English as a Second Language 5. Five hours lecture. Analyze the physical principles, logic, and development of solar system astronomy from ancient times through the space age. Examine earth and sky relationships, exploration of the solar system by spacecraft and earth-based methods, similarities and differences between Earth and other planets, theories of the origin of the planetary system, and properties of other stars' planetary systems. Includes multimedia planetarium demonstrations.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.deanza.edu/

Phone Number:

(408) 864-5678

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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