ASTR155

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ASTR155

Introductory Astromony ASTR155 SP

Spring 97 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:00:17 EDT 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       999      0         Open

An introduction to astronomy covering planetary, stellar, galactic and extragalactic subjects. Stellar structure and evolution, galactic structure and cosmology will be discussed. This course serves as a gateway to the major.

MAJOR READINGS

One or two texts and several articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two hour exams, one final exam, weekly or biweekly problem sets, and possibly 1 paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a mathematically based introduction to astronomy for potential majors and others with a good science preparation. Calculus is used occasionally. Some knowledge of physics (a good high school course or introductory college course) is assumed.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Herbst, W; Times: M.W.F.. 1:10PM;; Grading Mode: Mixed; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1; No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

Messier 16, a complex emission in Serpens

Reference:

Wyatt, Stanley P., PRINCIPLES OF ASTRONOMY, Boston: Allyn and Bacon Inc., 1971

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