ASTR& 100: Survey of Astronomy

Subject Area
Credits 5 Lecture Hours 55 Lab Hours 0
Other Hours
0
Total Hours
55
Distributions & Designations
Natural Science
NS- In this Astronomy course, students will study the physical characteristics of celestial bodies from our closest neighbor, the moon, to the most distant galaxies. Students will be able to explain how past astronomers investigated the universe and the models and theories they developed to explain their observations. Students will familiarize themselves with recent observations and discover the foundations for modern astronomical theories. Students may take either ASTR& 100 OR ASTR& 101 for credit, but not both.

Prerequisites

Completion of MATH 84 or MATH 85 or MFUND 85 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement into MATH 95/ &107/ &131/ &132/ &146.