ASTR 100

spring 2009
 
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Perspectives in Astronomy

Credit: 3 hours.

One-term introduction to astronomy. The nature of science; sun, planets, and moons; origin of the solar system; nature and evolution of stars; exploding stars; stellar remnants, including white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes; molecules in space; galaxies and quasars; past and future of the universe; and life in the universe. Lectures and observation; a field trip to Parkland Staerkel Planetarium may be required, nominal charge. Intended for non-science majors; students with credit in PHYS 102 are encouraged to take ASTR 121 and/or ASTR 122. Credit is not given to students with credit in ASTR 121, ASTR 122, ASTR 210, PHYS 212, or equivalent.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Spring 2009 for:

  • Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences
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