Astronomy: Solar System - NAS 131 at Tidewater Community College


         
 
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NAS 131 - Astronomy: Solar System
Introduces astronomy of the solar system, including the Sun, planets, their satellites, and other solar system objects. Includes discussions of the development of astronomy through the ages, recent discoveries, and experience with the types of mathematical exercises and observational skills essential for an understanding of the fundamental principles of solar system astronomy. Assignments require fluency in arithmetic, unit conversion, basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. This course is cross-listed with PHY 141. Credit will not be awarded for both.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits

Schedule at Tidewater Community College

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
52209 NAS 131-D01B 4
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
2024-08-26 Virginia Beach Campus P
This section does satisfy the veteran residency requirement.
52245 NAS 131-D02B 4
  Tu Th  
2:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m.
2024-08-26 Virginia Beach Campus P
This section does satisfy the veteran residency requirement.
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
35499 NAS 131-D01B 4
 M W   
9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
2025-01-13 Virginia Beach Campus P
This section does satisfy the veteran residency requirement.
35500 NAS 131-L01B 0
 M     
11:00 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
2025-01-13 Virginia Beach Campus P
35502 NAS 131-L02B 0
  Tu    
7:10 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
2025-01-13 Virginia Beach Campus P
35501 NAS 131-N01B 4
  Tu Th  
5:45 p.m.-7:05 p.m.
2025-01-13 Virginia Beach Campus P
This section does satisfy the veteran residency requirement.
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