ASTR 100

spring 2011
 
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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; extrasolar planetary systems; galaxies and quasars; dark matter and dark energy; the Big Bang and the fate of the universe; and life in the universe. Lectures and observation; a field trip to Parkland Staerkel Planetarium may be required, nominal charge. Credit is not given to students with credit in ASTR 121, ASTR 122, ASTR 210, or equivalent. Students with credit in PHYS 212 are encouraged to take ASTR 210.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Spring 2011 for:

  • Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences
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