PHYS 1040 - Introduction to the Sky and Solar System

This is an introduction to the night sky and our solar system. The student will learn about the cycles of the Sun, Moon, planets, and constellations; the historical development of astronomy; basic properties of light and telescopes; nature and properties of the planets and the Sun; asteroids, meteorites, and comets; and the origin and evolution of the solar system. When taken concurrently with PHYS 1030, this course satisfies General Education Area VI: Natural Science with Laboratory.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1100 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent; or ACT/SAT minimum score of 20/490.

Credits: 3 hours