PHYS 112 : Introductory Astronomy

An introductory study of the solar system; stellar structure and evolution; star clusters, galaxies, quasars, the large scale structure of the universe, and cosmology. A conceptual, rather than mathematical, approach is emphasized, though some arithmetic calculations are required. 3 Theory 1 Lab. Lab fee.

Prerequisites

SAT mathematics score of at least 530 or an ACT mathematics score of at least 21 or MATH 110 with a grade of C- or higher.

Overview

Program

credits

4
Lecture Hours
3
Lab Hours
3

Semester Offered

Periodically