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Virginia Peninsula Community College

PHY141: 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 NAS 131. Credit will not be awarded for both.

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Credits
4.0
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Department
Physics
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Institution Identifier Name Notes Level
New River Community CollegePHY141Astronomy: Solar System2-Year
Tidewater Community CollegePHY141Astronomy: Solar System2-Year
Virginia Western Community CollegePHY141Astronomy: Solar System2-Year
Christopher Newport UniversityPHYS105LElementary Physics Lab4-Year
Christopher Newport UniversityPHYS144Astronomy4-Year
James Madison UniversityASTR120The Solar System [C3PP]4-Year
James Madison UniversityISCI104Scientific Perspectives [C3L]4-Year
Longwood University PHYS115Astronomy4-Year
Radford UniversityASTR111General Astronomy I4-Year
George Mason UniversityASTR111The Solar System4-Year
George Mason UniversityASTR112The Solar System Lab4-Year
William & MaryPHYS171Planetary & Stellar Astronomy4-Year
William & MaryPHYS177Astronomy Laboratory4-Year
Old Dominion UniversityPHYS103NINTRO ASTRONOMY-SOLAR SYSTEM4-Year
University of Mary WashingtonPHYS103AElem Astronomy w/lab4-Year
Marymount UniversityASTR101Astronomy4-Year
Marymount UniversityASTR101LAstronomy Lab4-Year
Bridgewater CollegePHYS110Introductory Astronomy4-Year
Bluefield CollegeGESCIScience with Lab Met4-Year
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPHYS103ELEMENTARY ASTRONOMY4-Year
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPHYZ103ELEMENTARY ASTRONOMY LAB4-Year
Randolph-Macon CollegeASTR101Introductory Astronomy4-Year
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