ASTR1010 — Solar System Astronomy
4 Credit Hour(s) As an introduction to astronomy, this course explores what we know about the solar system and how we know what we know. The topics covered in this course include the history of astronomy, methods of astronomy, formation of the solar system, and physical characteristics of the sun, planets, moons, and minor members of the solar system (asteroids, meteoroids, and comets). Students will learn to identify, locate and specify location of visible planets, some constellations and any other “visitors” that appear in our solar system during the course. Student Learning