ASTR105 - Descriptive Astronomy

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Descriptive Astronomy
ASTR105 SP

This course is an introduction to the Universe and its major constituents: stars and galaxies. We begin by considering the basic physical principles which 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

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, a good knowledge of high-school level mathematics such as trigonometry and algebra is expected. There will be in-class laboratory exercises that students will do in small groups, and students will be required to attend at least one evening observing session at the 10" telescope.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Sarajedini,Ata

Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: VVO110

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 50)

SR. major: Jr. major:

SR. non-major: 13 Jr. non-major: 13 SO: 12 FR: 12

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning, Focused Inquiry Course

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000