1025Q. Introductory Astronomy with Laboratory
4.00 credits
Prerequisites: Not open to students who have passed PHYS 1020.
Grading Basis: Graded
A basic introductory astronomy course including principles of celestial coordinate systems and telescope design; applications of fundamental physical laws to the sun, planets, stars and galaxies; evolution of stars, galaxies and the universe; recent space probe results, modern cosmology, astrobiology. Basic quantitative laboratory techniques relevant to astronomy. Night observing sessions are an integral part of the course. CA 3-LAB.
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