FA 2020 | ASTRO 101 - Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System and the Search for a new Earth

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ASTRO 101 - Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System and the Search for a new Earth

Fall 2020, Section 006

Instruction Mode: Section 006 is Online (see other Sections below)

Subject: Astronomy (ASTRO)

Department: LSA Astronomy

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Details

Credits:

Requirements & Distribution:

BS, NS, QR/2

Credit Exclusions:

No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in ASTRO 115.

Consent:

With permission of instructor.

Advisory Prerequisites:

A basic high school math and science background.

Other Course Info:

F, W.

BS:

This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.

Repeatability:

May not be repeated for credit.

Primary Instructor:

Hartmann, Lee

Instructor:

Rauscher,Emily

Description

This class explores how data form NASA probes and other telescopes are used to understand the formation of our solar system, explain the features of our planets and their moons, and search, planets outside our own Solar System.

Schedule

ASTRO 101 - Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System and the Search for a new Earth

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Section:

001 (LEC)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

11640

Enroll Stat:

Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

MWF

1:00PM - 2:00PM

REMOTE

Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Note: The weekly lectures for this course will be recorded and made available asynchronously. The discussion sessions will require synchronous participation at the assigned times, except in cases where the students cannot attend, in which case we will make alternative arrangements so there will be no grade penalty.

Section:

002 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

11641

Enroll Stat:

Closed

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Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

1:00PM - 2:00PM

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Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Section:

003 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

11642

Enroll Stat:

Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

11:00AM - 12:00PM

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Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Section:

004 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

11643

Enroll Stat:

Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

2:00PM - 3:00PM

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Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Section:

005 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

11644

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Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

3:00PM - 4:00PM

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Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Section:

006 (LEC)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

11645

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

MWF

2:00PM - 3:00PM

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Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Section:

007 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

19008

Enroll Stat:

Open

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Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

11:00AM - 12:00PM

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Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Section:

008 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

19793

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

12:00PM - 1:00PM

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Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Section:

009 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

11646

Enroll Stat:

Closed

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

12:00PM - 1:00PM

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Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

Section:

010 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

Online

Class No:

19009

Enroll Stat:

Open

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Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

4:00PM - 5:00PM

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Partial Term 8/31/20 - 12/10/20

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