ASTR105

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ASTR105

Descriptive Astronomy ASTR105 SP

Next Offered in 9798 SP

An introduction to the Universe and its major components (galaxies, stars and planets) is intended for non-science majors. The course begins with the Copernican revolution and moves through the modern understanding of the solar system, and its evolution, to the stars. Stellar structure and evolution, and galaxies are considered. We end with a discussion of the big bang theory of the origin of the universe.

MAJOR READINGS

One textbook.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two hour exams, one final, weekly problem sets, two-three lab exercises.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a general education course for students not intending to major in a physical science or mathematics. Such students should enroll in ASTR155 instead. The labs, meeting at night, will give the students an opportunity to view some of the objects discussed in class through telescopes at the Van Vleck Observatory.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM ASTR

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

Spiral galaxy NGC 2997

Reference:

Zeilik, Michael, ASTRONOMY: THE EVOLVING UNIVERSE, United States: John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1988

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