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.
(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.
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.
A look at classical astronomy (motions in the night sky), telescopes, and our solar system.
A look at the structure, formation, and evolution of stars and the structure, dynamics, and formation of our Milky Way galaxy.
Formation and evolution of galaxies, general relativity, the Big Bang, evolution and fate of the universe.
Introduction to modern techniques in planning, obtaining, reducing and analyzing astronomical observations with focus on hands-on experience with computational tools and procedures.
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MATH 131 and
PHYS 241 with a minimum grade of D-) and (3.0 credit hours in AST)
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
Special Notes
Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.