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.
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore
Instructor:
Darryl Stanford, stanfordd@smccd.edu
IGETC: 5A-Physical Science - CSM
Fee Description | Type | Amount |
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Book-Inclusive Digital Acc-CSM | Flat Fee | $60 |
Section Information as of Saturday, August 31 2024 - 10:11:33 pm
Course status: Closed - Last day to add the class has passed.
InstructorSection | Meeting Date | Meeting Time | Days | Building | Room | Section | Section Description |
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AA - Lecture and/or Discussion
Instructor:
Darryl Stanford
Meeting Date: 08/14-12/09 Meeting Time: 12:10pm-1:00pm Days: M, W, F Building: 36 Room: 0100 |
08/14-12/09 | 12:10pm-1:00pm | M, W, F | 36 | 0100 | AA | Lecture and/or Discussion |
Critical Dates for this Course | Date |
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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 |