ASTR 120 - The Stellar System

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. Typically Offered Spring Summer
Level: UG
Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite MATH 10/C- Or MATH ACT/15 Or PRE 2016 MATH SAT/350 Or POST 2016 MATH SAT/400
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Department: PHYS