Astronomy
Science Division
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- ASTR& 100 Survey of Astronomy . 5 CR
- Previously ASTR 101 Introduction to Astronomy
- Offers a general survey of astronomy, including the moon, planets, solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Non-mathematical approach. Classes meet in the planetarium. Either ASTR& 100 (prev ASTR 101) or ASTR& 101 (prev ASTR 105) may be taken for credit, not both.
- ASTR& 101 Introduction to Astronomy . 6 CR
- Previously ASTR 105 Beginning Astronomy
- A general, non-math survey of topics in astronomy, including history, solar system, stars, galaxies and cosmology. Includes a weekly lab. Either ASTR& 100 (prev ASTR 101) or ASTR& 101 (ASTR 105) may be taken for credit, not both.
- ASTR 199 Individual Studies in Astronomy . V1-5 CR
- Allows individual projects related to astronomy or the planetarium. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
- ASTR 201 Selected Topics in Advanced Astronomy . 6 CR
- Utilizes hands-on laboratory exercises to address selected topics in advanced astronomy. Topics include the use of telescopes and the methods astronomers use to gather data, the solar system, the evolution of starts, relativity and quantum physics, galaxies and cosmology. Nighttime telescope observing will take place weather permitting. Prerequisite: ASTR& 100 (prev ASTR 101) or ASTR& 101 (prev ASTR 105).
- ASTR 299 Individual Studies in Astronomy . 1-5 CR
- Allows individual projects related to astronomy or the planetarium. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.