Principles of Astronomy and Space
Overview
Subject area
PH
Catalog Number
110
Course Title
Principles of Astronomy and Space
Department(s)
Description
Satisfies the laboratory science requirement for a degree. Features and physical processes of sky objects studied, using minimal mathematics. Covers such topics as the earth, sun, moon, asteroids, comets, meteors, origin of the solar system, the evolution of stars, stellar clusters, the classification and evolution of galaxies, pulsars, quasars, and theories about the origin of the universe.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Laboratory
Hours
2
Name
Lecture
Hours
3