If you find yourself staring into the sky at night, curious about the solar system or the universe in general, one or more of these courses might be for you.
ASTR 1100 is a lab-science course for non-science students. No prior study of Physics or Astronomy is required. Topics include the Earth, Solar System, Milky Way, galaxies and cosmology.
ASTR 3110 (Solar System) is a course that surveys recent discoveries about the planets and other objects in the solar systems. Topics also include the sun, the existence of planetary systems around other stars, and the search for life.
ASTR 3111 (Stars & Galaxies) is a course that surveys recent discoveries in modern astronomy. Topics also include stars, pulsars, black holes, galaxies, quasars and the origin and evolution of the universe.
Like ASTR 1100, ASTR 3110 and 3111 are also for students majoring in fields other than science. These two courses do not have a lab component.
The above courses can be used to meet the Liberal Education requirements of many of Kwantlen’s Applied degrees, as well as for meeting the Q (Quantitative) and B (Breadth) requirements of the Bachelor of Arts degrees.
ASTR 2101 and 2102 are Astronomy courses for science students and are transferable (see transfer guide) to universities. These courses do not have a lab component and are often suitable as electives for students majoring in the sciences (chemistry, biology, physics) – they are core courses for astronomy majors. (These courses are not offered every year. Please consult the department for scheduling information. http://www.kwantlen.ca/physics)