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ASTR 320 - Solar System Astronomy

ASTR 320: Solar System Astronomy (3 units) at San Diego State University. Not offered in Spring 2027. Prerequisites: ASTR 201 and PHYS 197, PHYS 197L. Counts toward Astronomy Minor (2026-27), Astronomy Minor (2025-26).

3 units
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Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (unknown), Fall 2026 (offered)

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Structures of the planets; their surfaces, atmospheres, and satellite systems; asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. The Sun, its structure, energy production, and influence in the solar system. Life in the solar system.
Prerequisites
ASTR 201 and PHYS 197, PHYS 197L.
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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.
Typically offered
Fall

0 sections in Spring 2027

ASTR 320 is not offered in Spring 2027. Check all ASTR classes for other terms.