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Laurel Ridge Community College

NAS131: Astronomy: Solar System

Introduces astronomy of the solar system, including the Sun, planets, their satellites, and other solar system objects. Includes discussions of the development of astronomy through the ages, recent discoveries, and experience with the types of mathematical exercises and observational skills essential for an understanding of the fundamental principles of solar system astronomy. Assignments require fluency in arithmetic, unit conversion, basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. This course is cross-listed with PHY 141. Credit will not be awarded for both.

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4.0
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Natural Science
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Institution Identifier Name Notes Level
Blue Ridge Community CollegeNAS131Astronomy: Solar System2-Year
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Eastern Shore Community CollegeNAS131Astronomy: Solar System2-Year
Germanna Community CollegeNAS131Astronomy: Solar System2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeNAS131Astronomy: Solar System2-Year
Mountain Empire Community CollegeNAS131Astronomy: Solar System2-Year
New River Community CollegeNAS131Astronomy: Solar System2-Year
Northern Virginia Community CollegeNAS131Astronomy: Solar System2-Year
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeNAS131Astronomy: Solar System2-Year
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Rappahannock Community CollegeNAS131Astronomy: Solar System2-Year
Southside Virginia Community CollegeNAS131Astronomy: Solar System2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College NAS131Astronomy: Solar System2-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeNAS131Astronomy: Solar System2-Year
Tidewater Community CollegeNAS131Astronomy: Solar System2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeNAS131Astronomy: Solar System2-Year
Virginia Western Community CollegeNAS131Astronomy: Solar System2-Year
Wytheville Community CollegeNAS131Astronomy: Solar System2-Year
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James Madison UniversityISCI104Scientific Perspectives [C3L]4-Year
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Richard Bland CollegeSCIE111Astronomy and Cosmology2-Year
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Virginia Wesleyan UniversityPHYSElectivePhysical Science Elective*excluding Fair Transfer Guarantee for qualifying Associates Degrees4-Year
Mary Baldwin UniversityPHYS1XN100- level Natural Science Gen Ed Transfer Elective4-Year
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Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPHYS103ELEMENTARY ASTRONOMY4-Year
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Randolph-Macon CollegeASTR101Introductory Astronomy4-Year
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