ASTRO 101 - Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System and the Search for a new Earth
Winter 2022, Section 001
Instruction Mode: Section 001 is  In Person (see other Sections below)
Subject: Astronomy (ASTRO)
Department: LSA Astronomy
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Details

Credits:
4
Requirements & Distribution:
BS, NS, QR/2
Credit Exclusions:
No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in ASTRO 115.
Advisory Prerequisites:
A basic high school math and science background.
Other Course Info:
F, W.
BS:
This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Repeatability:
May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:
Instructor:
Start/End Date:
Full Term 1/5/22 - 4/19/22 (see other Sections below)
NOTE: Drop/Add deadlines are dependent on the class meeting dates and will differ for full term versus partial term offerings.
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Description

This class explores how data form NASA probes and other telescopes are used to understand the formation of our solar system, explain the features of our planets and their moons, and search, planets outside our own Solar System.

Schedule

ASTRO 101 - Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System and the Search for a new Earth
Schedule Listing
001 (LEC)
 In Person
21335
Closed
0
 
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MWF 12:00PM - 1:00PM
1/5/22 - 4/19/22
002 (DIS)
 In Person
10927
Open
3
 
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Tu 2:00PM - 3:00PM
1/5/22 - 4/19/22
003 (DIS)
 In Person
10928
Open
1
 
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Tu 3:00PM - 4:00PM
1/5/22 - 4/19/22
004 (DIS)
 In Person
10929
Closed
0
 
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Tu 4:00PM - 5:00PM
1/5/22 - 4/19/22
005 (DIS)
 In Person
10930
Open
2
 
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Tu 11:00AM - 12:00PM
1/5/22 - 4/19/22
006 (LEC)
 In Person
10931
Open
44
 
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MWF 1:00PM - 2:00PM
1/5/22 - 4/19/22
007 (DIS)
 In Person
18561
Open
2
 
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Tu 12:00PM - 1:00PM
1/5/22 - 4/19/22
008 (DIS)
 In Person
10932
Open
5
 
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W 10:00AM - 11:00AM
1/5/22 - 4/19/22
009 (DIS)
 In Person
24571
Open
1
 
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W 11:00AM - 12:00PM
1/5/22 - 4/19/22
010 (DIS)
 In Person
24572
Open
2
 
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Tu 1:00PM - 2:00PM
1/5/22 - 4/19/22

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