Undergraduate 2019-2020

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Department of Physics and Astronomy

AST 100 The Sky and Planets

(3 lecture, 2 laboratory) The universe and our place in it. Appropriate for non-science majors.
4

Course Attribute

LC6-Physical & Life Sciences and LCLB-Science Lab Course and GT Physical & Life Science

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

AST 101 Stars and Galaxies

(3 lecture, 2 laboratory) Covers stars, black holes, galaxies, the Big Bang, and the expansion of the universe. Night time lab component. Appropriate for non-science majors.
4

Course Attribute

LC6-Physical & Life Sciences and LCLB-Science Lab Course and GT Physical & Life Science

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

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.
3

Course Attribute

LC6-Physical & Life Sciences and GT Physical & Life Sciences

AST 301 Classical Astronomy and the Solar System

A look at classical astronomy (motions in the night sky), telescopes, and our solar system.
3

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

AST 302 Stars and the Milky Way

A look at the structure, formation, and evolution of stars and the structure, dynamics, and formation of our Milky Way galaxy.
3

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

AST 303 Galaxy Formation and Cosmology

Formation and evolution of galaxies, general relativity, the Big Bang, evolution and fate of the universe.
3

Prerequisites

MATH 132: with minimum grade of D-

AST 422 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 4

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations