HIST 110: History of Ancient Astronomy

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; individual study, 3 hours

Catalog page 305

Prerequisites: upper-division standing or consent of instructor

Description: Explores the origins and history of ancient astronomy from Mesopotamia to the Greco-Roman world. Topics include the problems of the calendar and planetary motion, and the relation between astronomy and astrology in the ancient world. Focuses on readings from primary texts.

Cross-listing: Cross-listed with CPAC 134.

Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Combined: CPAC 134 / HIST 110
Year F W S Su Total
2023-24 31/40 31/40
2022-23 30/30 30/30
2018-19 39/40 39/40