Introduction to Astronomy (this course will change effective Sept. 2007. View future changes ).
Students will study a wide range of topics in astronomy from the point of view of a non-scientist. They will study topics including the earth, solar system, stars, the Milky Way, galaxies and cosmology and will discuss and study current events of astronomical interest.
The laboratory component will include indoor experiments and outdoor observations.
This is an introductory course in astronomy intended for students not specializing in science. No prior study of physics or astronomy is required.
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
Astrophysics I: Stellar Astrophysics
Students will study the observed characteristics of stars, radiation and stellar spectra, the interior structure of stars, nuclear reactions and stellar evolution, white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes.
Prerequisites: (PHYS 1120 or 1101) and one of (MATH 1120 or 1130 or 1140) (PHYS 1220 or 1102 is recommended)
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
Astrophysics II: Galactic Astronomy (this course will change effective Sept. 2007. View future changes ).
Students will study the basic properties of the Milky Way Galaxy, kinematics of stars, star clusters and stellar evolution, stellar populations and chemical evolution, rotation and the mass of the Galaxy, the formation of the Galaxy.
Prerequisites: (PHYS 1120 or 1101) and one of ((MATH 1120 or 1130 or 1140)). (ASTR 2101 and one of PHYS 1220 or 1102 is recommended)
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
Exploring the Universe I: The Solar System
Students will survey, without the use of advanced mathematics, recent discoveries about the planets and other objects in the solar systems. They will also study the sun, the existence of planetary systems around other stars, and the search for life.
Prerequisites: 60 credits including ENGL 1100 or 1110
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
Exploring the Universe II: Stars and Galaxies
Students will survey, without the use of advanced mathematics, recent discoveries in modern astronomy. They will study stars, pulsars, black holes, galaxies, quasars and the origin and evolution of the universe.
Prerequisites: 60 credits including ENGL 1100 or 1110
Transferable (refer to transfer guide)