ASTR 105
Spring 2006
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01
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This course is an introduction to the universe and its major constituents: stars and galaxies. We begin by considering the basic physical principles that astronomers use to understand data collected from telescopes. We then apply these principles to interpret the observed properties of stars, galaxies and galaxy clusters. Finally, we discuss what these and other observations tell us about the formation and evolution of the universe. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Quantitative Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM ASTR |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
One textbook.
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Examinations and Assignments:
In-semester exams plus final exam, regular problem sets, laboratory assignments and/or observing projects. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This is a general education course for students not intending to major in science. Although the majority of the course will be qualitative, a good knowlegdge of high-school-level mathematics (algebra and trigonometry) is expected. Some of the labs will meet at night and make use of the telescopes at Van Vleck Observatory. |
| Instructor(s): Johnston,Kathryn V. Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: VVO110; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 48 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 7 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 12 | JR non-major: 12 | SO: 12 | FR: 12 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 2 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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