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CS92PROD
Introduction to Astrophysics

ASTR 155
Fall 2024
Section: 01  
Course Cluster and Certificates: Planetary Science, Planetary Science Minor

The fundamentals of astronomy will be covered. This course serves as an introduction to the subject for potential majors and as a survey for non-majors who have a good high school preparation in math and science. We will cover selected topics within the solar system, galaxy, local universe, and cosmology, including the Big Bang Theory of the origin of the universe and the discovery of planets around other stars.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM ASTR
Course Format: LectureGrading Mode: Student Option
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Requirement for: (ASTR)(PSCI-MN)(STS)
Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89%

Last Updated on DEC-12-2024
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