ASTR 121 - The Solar System

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Description:

Introductory survey of the solar system; structure and motions of the earth and moon; planetary motions; natures and characteristics of the planets, and small solar system bodies (comets and asteroids); planetary moons and rings; meteors, meteoroids, and meteorites; properties of the Sun; origin and evolution of the solar system; comparison of our solar system to extrasolar planetary systems. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving and scientific methods. Two lectures and one discussion each week, and observing sessions during the term. Credit is not given to students with credit in ASTR 100, ASTR 210, or GEOL 116. Students with credit in PHYS 212 are encouraged to take ASTR 210.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.illinois.edu/

Phone Number:

(217) 333-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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