Examination of planets in other star systems and comparison with planets in our solar system. Study the historical context of planetary astrophysics and changes in our understanding of planetary formation and evolution. Explore the possibility of life on other worlds. Carries natural science divisional credit (without lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Scientific Inquiry I, Critical Thinking. Effective Fall 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU HUB areas: Quantitative Reasoning I, Scientific Inquiry I, Critical Thinking.
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A1 |
Hermes |
CAS B12 |
TR 11:00 am-12:15 pm |
Students registering for CAS AS 105 must register for two sections: a Lecture section, and a Discussion section. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B1 |
Berenbaum |
CAS 521 |
M 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B2 |
Berenbaum |
CAS 521 |
M 3:35 pm-4:25 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B3 |
Berenbaum |
CAS 521 |
T 2:00 pm-2:50 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B4 |
Lee-Bellows |
CAS 521 |
W 11:15 am-12:05 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B5 |
Bizunok |
CAS 521 |
W 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B6 |
Bizunok |
CAS 521 |
R 12:30 pm-1:20 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B7 |
Lee-Bellows |
CAS 521 |
F 11:15 am-12:05 pm |
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FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B8 |
Lee-Bellows |
CAS 521 |
F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm |
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