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ASTR 115 – The Solar System (CRN: 97980) at College of San Mateo for Fall 2024

ASTR 115 The Solar System

Study of the sun, planets, their moons, asteroids, and comets, as well as the age and formation of the solar system. Also covers the history of astronomy and the contributions of various cultures to astronomy. Emphasizes the connection between Newton's Laws and the conservation of energy to Kepler's laws of planetary motion. Discusses the results of interplanetary space probes and the discovery of extrasolar planets. Focuses on conceptual understanding of the solar system.

Units: 3

Degree Credit

Letter Grade Only

Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
Homework hours/semester: 96-108

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Recommended: MATH 110

AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5a

Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area B1), UC (IGETC Area 5A)

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Department: Astronomy

Number of Units: 3

Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore

Instructor: Darryl Stanford, stanfordd@smccd.edu

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IGETC: 5A-Physical Science - CSM

CSU: B1-Physical Science - CSM

Fee Description	Type	Amount
Book-Inclusive Digital Acc-CSM	Flat Fee	$60

Section Information as of Thursday, December 26 2024 - 04:00:12 pm

Course status: Closed

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Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	August 27, 2024
Last day to drop with a refund	August 27, 2024
Last day to drop without a "W"	September 2, 2024
Last day to drop with a "W"	November 13, 2024
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	December 9, 2024

San Mateo County Community College District

ASTR 115 – The Solar System (CRN: 97980) at College of San Mateo for Fall 2024