The Solar System | PHYS-1404-NT3
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This course, designed for non-science majors, will explore the history of planetary astronomy and our current understanding of the Solar System. {3 lec/3 lab (4 cr.)}.
Although there is no math requisite listed, there will be a fair amount of mathematical problem solving in this course.
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I recommend taking on this course's content one week at a time. Everything has been divided up into weekly modules for your convenience.
THE DUE DATE FOR ALMOST EVERYTHING IS 06 MAY 2026 AT 11:59 PM. THERE WILL BE NO EXTENSIONS.
Instructor Name: Dr. Larry Guan
E-mail Address: larry.guan@navarrocollege.edu.You can also contact me via Canvas Messaging.
Office Hours: Drane Hall (DH) 203. Thursday, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM; Friday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Virtual Office Hours: By appointment on Microsoft Teams. Request a reservation via E-mail.
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Textbook
Great news: your textbook for this class is available for free online!
Astronomy from OpenStax, ISBN-13: 978-1-951693-50-3
Direct links to the reading assignments are provided in each weekly module.
You can also purchase a copy from the bookstore, Amazon or other online bookseller, or directly from OpenStax.
Additional Information
Canvas App Information - You can use the app on your phone to access class to see announcements, take quizzes, and take exams. Let me know if you are experiencing issues with the labs and we can try to work something out.
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This course content is offered under a CC Attribution license. Content in this course can be considered under this license unless otherwise noted.