Mar 29, 2024  
2016 - 2018 CNM Catalog, Volume 49 
    
2016 - 2018 CNM Catalog, Volume 49 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

ASTR 1010 - Introduction to Solar System Astronomy

3 credit hour(s)


Prerequisite: IRW 0980  or appropriate placement score .
Recommended: MATH 0980 .*

This course introduces solar system astronomy.  It focuses on the history of astronomy, radiation, spectroscopy, telescopes, and the exploration of the solar system.

*A working knowledge of basic algebra will be useful in this course.

Note(s):

  • Students not meeting the IRW 0980  prerequisite may elect to take CSE 1101  as a Pre- or Corequisite to this course.