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
Department(s)
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