Survey of the solar system; topics include physical properties of the planets, comets, and asteroids; origin of the solar system; search for extrasolar planetary systems; search for life in the universe; current results of recent planetary space missions; night sky observation; for non-science majors.
 

Teaching Assistant

Tyler Ford

 

Lab Schedule - Spring 2026

Week ofLab
19-JanNo Lab – First Week
26-JanActive Learning
2-FebMeasuring and Exploring the Sky 
9-FebNo Lab – Exam Week
16-FebAngular Size
23-FebSpectroscopy
2-MarObserving with the VAO
9-MarNo Lab – Exam Week
16-MarNo Lab – Spring Break
23-MarLunar Observations (backup: Mass of Jupiter)
30-MarEarth’s Changing Climate
6-AprImage Analysis with Solar System Objects
13-AprNo Lab – Exam Week
20-AprMass of Jupiter (backup: Lunar Observations)
27-AprHertzsprung-Russell Diagram and Star Clusters
4-MayExoplanets
11-MayNo Lab – Final Exam Week