May 13, 2024  
University Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2019 
    
University Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHYS 1050 - Astronomy (3)


An introduction to the field of astronomy. This course will acquaint the student with the methods and tools of modern astronomy. The historical development of astronomical models is briefly reviewed. The student will study the population of stars in the universe, their evolution, and the processes responsible for it. They will study in some detail our galaxy, the solar system, and the planets. Current cosmological theories will be reviewed. (Three hours lecture per week)


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