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Academic Year 2003/2004

Descriptive Astronomy
ASTR 105 FA

This course is an introduction to the universe and its major constituents: stars and galaxies. We begin by considering the basic physical principles that astronomers use to understand data collected from telescopes. We then apply these principles to interpret the observed properties of stars, galaxies and galaxy clusters. Finally, we discuss what these and other observations tell us about the formation and evolution of the universe.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM ASTR    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Moran, Edward C.   

Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM;     Location: VVO110

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 44)

SR. major: X   Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: 11   Jr. non-major: 11   SO: 11   FR: 11

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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