Introductory Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies and the Universe

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Overview

Subject area

ASTR

Catalog Number

102

Course Title

Introductory Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies and the Universe

Description

This course concerns the most basic elements of the sky: the stars. Students learn not only how the sky moves and appears, but also how that information forms our model of the Universe. To build this discussion the student will learn how modern science allows us to determine the fundamental properties of stars (temperature, size, distance and mass) and to probe the depths of the Universe. Specific topics may include Kepler's laws of orbits, nuclear fusion, the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, the stellar life cycle, binary stars, the Milky Way and galaxies, the Big Bang and the fate of the Universe.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

FSW - Flexible Core - Scientific World

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

027356

Course Schedule