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ASTR105
Descriptive Astronomy
ASTR105 SP
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 25 | 1 | Times: M.W.F.. 10:00AM-10:50AM; | No | No |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999
)
This course is a general introduction to astronomy. We
begin by considering the basic principles with which all
astronomers are familiar. Then, we apply these principles
to the phenomena we observe in order to gain a more thorough
understanding of planets, stars, and galaxies. In
particular, we will concentrate on the concept of 'stellar
populations' and its relevance to the determination of
basic properties such as distances, ages, and chemical
compositions.
MAJOR READINGS
One textbook.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Two term tests, one final,
plus weekly laboratory assignments.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This is a general
education course meant for non-science majors. Although the
majority of the course will be qualitative, there will be
some high-school level mathematics such as trigonometry and
algebra. There are weekly laboratory assignments and
meetings associated with the course, some of which will be
at night so that objects may be viewed 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
- Section 01
- Sarajedini, A
- Times: M.W.F.. 10:00AM-10:50AM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- 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-22-1999
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