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Science
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
Sections offered: Spring 2026
Course Attributes:
Science
Term : Spring 2026
Catalog Year : 2025-2026
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
Sections offered: Spring 2026
Course Attributes:
- GS: Science Lit - Natural Sciences
- LS: Science and Applied Science