2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Department of Physics and Astronomy

AST 100 General Astronomy

(3 lecture, 2 laboratory) The universe and our place in it. Appropriate for non-science majors (LAC, gtP)

4

AST 109 The Cosmos

Present concepts of the universe, including the "big bang" and "steady state" theories, black holes and continuing expansion. Programs such as "Cosmos" will be studied. (LAC, gtP)

3

AST 301 Classical Astronomy

(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) Our picture of the universe based on optical observations from prehistory to 1950.

3

AST 302 Modern Astronomy

(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) The complex and violent universe revealed by radio astronomy, planetary exploration and satellite observatories.

3

AST 422 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

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