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.
(3 lecture, 2 laboratory) 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 with a minimum grade of D-)