Planets and Stars
ASTR S1100 (CRN: 30037) | Syllabus
Instructors: Michael Faison
Dates: Session A, May 25 - June 26, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: MW 7.15-9.00p
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning, Science
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
Course closed to further enrollment. Online Course. An introduction to stars and planetary systems. Topics include the solar system and extra-solar planets, planet and star formation, and the evolution of stars from birth to death. No prerequisite other than a working knowledge of elementary algebra. 1 Credit. Session A: May 25 – June 26. Tuition: $5480. Technology Fee: $85.
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