NSCI 1060 — The Solar System
This course is an introduction to astronomy with emphasis on our Solar System. Topics include the origin, structure, and history of the Solar System; the properties of light and spectra; telescopes; understanding the processes that have shaped the planets, their moons and ring systems; comets, asteroids and dwarf planets. Recent discoveries and current topics from the exploration of the Solar System are also discussed. (3 hours lecture; satisfies MnTC Goal Area 3)