Academic Catalog

Science
Term : Spring 2021
Catalog Year : 2020-2021

SCIN 281 - Astronomy (Solar System)

Description: Introduction to Astronomy as a science, focusing on history and development of Astronomy, understanding the local sky, contributions by Copernicus, Tycho, Kepler, Galileo and Newton, Solar System formation theories, properties of the planets, and properties of the Sun. Letter grade only. Units: 3 Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Liberal Studies Essential Skills: Scientific Inquiry Prerequisite: Admission to a Personalized Learning program

Description: Introduction to Astronomy as a science, focusing on history and development of Astronomy, understanding the local sky, contributions by Copernicus, Tycho, Kepler, Galileo and Newton, Solar System formation theories, properties of the planets, and properties of the Sun. Letter grade only.

Units: 3

Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science

Liberal Studies Essential Skills: Scientific Inquiry

Prerequisite: Admission to a Personalized Learning program