AST 205 · Compass

AST 205

Introduction to Planetary Sciences

3 credits · STEM+

An introduction to the solar system for the student with a background in mathematics or physical sciences. A survey of the planets, comets, asteroids, and interplanetary medium, based upon the latest scientific discoveries. Not for credit in addition to AST 105 or GEO 106.

Prerequisites

One of

All of

PHY 125Classical Physics A

PHY 133Classical Physics Laboratory I

All of

PHY 131Classical Physics I

PHY 133Classical Physics Laboratory I

All of

PHY 141Classical Physics I: Honors

PHY 133Classical Physics Laboratory I

Catalog text

PHY 125/133 or PHY 131/133 or PHY 141/133

Sections

Fall 2026

Section	Days	Time	Room	Instructor
LEC 01	TuTh	11:00AM–12:20PM	EARTH&SPACE 069 WESTCAMPUS	Alan Calder★ 4.1