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:
Elisha Polomski, polomskie@smccd.edu
IGETC: 5A-Physical Science - CSM
Fee Description | Type | Amount |
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Book-Inclusive Digital Acc-CSM | Flat Fee | $68 |
Section Information as of Thursday, November 7 2024 - 12:35:38 pm
Course status: Open
InstructorSection | Meeting Date | Meeting Time | Days | Building | Room | Section | Section Description |
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AE - Lecture and/or Discussion
Instructor:
Elisha Polomski
Meeting Date: 02/13-05/15 Meeting Time: 9:10am-11:00am Days: T, Th Building: 36 Room: 0100 |
02/13-05/15 | 9:10am-11:00am | T, Th | 36 | 0100 | AE | Lecture and/or Discussion |
Critical Dates for this Course | Date |
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Last day to add class | February 20, 2025 |
Last day to drop with a refund | February 18, 2025 |
Last day to drop without a "W" | February 26, 2025 |
Last day to drop with a "W" | April 24, 2025 |
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option | May 15, 2025 |