Astronomy

College of Arts & Sciences

• The Solar System

  CAS AS 101
  

  The historical development of astronomy and the motion of the planets. The formation of the solar system. The sun and its effects on the earth. Description of the planets and the moons of our solar system, including recent results from the space program. Use of the observatory. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180

  Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)

  B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9-11 am

  Location: CAS 502      ... Open Seats

  Must register for Lec (B1) & Lab (B2) ; Students registering for CAS AS 101 must register for two sections: a Lecture, and a Lab

  B2 (LAB) Tues./Thurs. 11 am-12:30 pm

  ... Open Seats

  Drew Coffin

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