Covers topics of basic observational astronomy and introduces topics of modern astrophysics. Topics include earth-based astronomy, the telescope, the solar system, and planetary motion. Studies the properties of the atom and of light and discusses the new space observatories before considering astrophysics: the birth, evolution, and death of stars, galaxy formation, and evidence for the expansion of the universe.
Term:
Summer 2024
Discipline:
SC (Science)
Credits:
4 credits
Type:
Regular
Level:
Undergraduate
Can be taken twice for credit?:
No
Pre-requisites:
None
Co-requisites:
None
