ASTR 1411 (PHYS 1411) - Astronomy of Solar System (Four semester hours; 3 lecture, 2 lab)

A basic introductory course in the astronomy of the soloar system. Included are a study of the sun, the planets and their satellites, comets, and other members of the solar system, and the inter-lanetary medium. The cuse of appropriate scientific tools for the study of the solar system will be examined. Theories on the evoluation and origin of the solar system will be examined within the context of supporting evidence. One two-hour laboratory per week, including night telescope viewing sessions.

Note: This course fulfills partial requirements for the Natural Science portion of the University Studies.