College of Natural and Health Sciences
Department of Physics and Astronomy
(3 lecture, 2 laboratory) The universe and our place in it. Appropriate for non-science majors (LAC, gtP)
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)
(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) Our picture of the universe based on optical observations from prehistory to 1950.
(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) The complex and violent universe revealed by radio astronomy, planetary exploration and satellite observatories.
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.