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. 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
1

Semester Offered

Periodically