| |
Nov 25, 2024
|
|
|
|
|
ASTR 217 - Honors: Introductory Astronomy4 Credit Hours
Introduction to astronomy and astrophysics. Historical perspectives in understanding the celestial universe with emphasis on the laws of physics as they apply to the changing conceptions of the universe; structure of the solar system and celestial motions; evolution and properties of stars; galactic structure and models of the universe; observational technique and interpretation of underlying physical laws in accompanying lab. The 217-218 sequence satisfies the College of Arts and Sciences’ requirement for a natural science with laboratory.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)
Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both Astronomy 151 and Astronomy 217.
(RE) Corequisite(s): Mathematics 141 or Mathematics 130.
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)
|
|
