PHYS 121 - Planetary Astronomy

Unit(s): 4

An introduction to the Solar System and extrasolar planetary systems. Main topics include the Sun; the planets and their moons; comets and asteroids; extrasolar planetary systems; and foundational topics such as gravitation, light, and matter. Primarily for non-science majors. Concurrent lab enrollment and observation nights required.

Corequisite: PHYS-121L
College of Arts and Sciences