The Stellar System*Z (ASTR 120)

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Introductory astronomy involving distance determination methods, radiation concepts, characteristics of our sun, star types and their evolution, Red Giants, White Dwarfs, Planetary Nebula, Pulsars, Black Holes, multiple and binary star systems, clusters, the Milky Way, other galaxies, and cosmology. Laboratory includes telescope observation. Laboratory contains exercises related to topics covered in lecture. This course meets General Education requirements: Scientific Understanding Lab. Prerequisites MATH 010 or minimum Math score of 15 on ACT or 350 on SAT