PHYS 101 Survey of Astronomy
This course involves the study of solar and stellar astronomy. The relationship of astronomy to the other sciences is stressed. Topics include history of astronomy, motions of celestial bodies, earth, moon, planets, astronomical instruments and methods, spectra, stars, unusual stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Corequisite: PHYS 101L.
General Education Competency
Scientific Way of Knowing
PHYS 101Survey of Astronomy
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
General Education Competency
Scientific Way of Knowing
Credit Hours Narrative
4.00 Credits
III. Catalog Course Description
This course involves the study of solar and stellar astronomy. The relationship of astronomy to the other sciences is stressed. Topics include history of astronomy, motions of celestial bodies, earth, moon, planets, astronomical instruments and methods, spectra, stars, unusual stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Corequisite: PHYS 101L.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
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