The Solar System

CAS AS 101

  • Critical Thinking
  • Quantitative Reasoning I
  • Scientific Inquiry I

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. 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.

FALL 2024 Schedule

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A3 Fatmasiefa CAS 521 T 12:30 pm-1:45 pm

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A4 Dong CAS 521 T 3:30 pm-4:45 pm

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A7 Fatmasiefa CAS 521 W 4:30 pm-5:45 pm

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B1 Dong CAS 521 T 11:00 am-12:15 pm

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B2 Fatmasiefa CAS 521 R 12:30 pm-1:45 pm

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C1 Dong CAS 522 MWF 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

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A1 Withers CAS 522 MWF 11:15 am-12:05 pm

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B1 Withers CAS 521 M 12:20 pm-1:35 pm

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B2 Withers CAS 521 T 11:00 am-12:15 pm

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B3 Withers CAS 521 T 3:30 pm-4:45 pm

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B4 Withers CAS 521 T 5:00 pm-6:15 pm

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B5 Withers CAS 521 W 4:30 pm-5:45 pm

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B6 Withers CAS 521 R 11:00 am-12:15 pm

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B7 Withers CAS 521 R 2:00 pm-3:15 pm

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B8 Withers CAS 521 F 12:20 pm-1:35 pm

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