AST 151 — General Astronomy I
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: AST 151A This course introduces the science of modern astronomy with a concentration on the solar system. Emphasis is placed on the history and physics of astronomy and an introduction to the solar system, including the planets, comets and mete- ors. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a general under - standing of the solar system. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a Uni- versal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.