AST 111: General Astronomy

online available

In this course, students will learn about discoveries concerning planets beyond the Solar System (exoplanets) and the evolution of the Universe (cosmology). Students will likewise be introduced to interesting resources such as NASA's Planet Hunters citizen science project, the Hubble Space Telescope archive and advanced smartphone apps that chart constellations and the night-sky in real-time. Students will also develop skills pertinent to carrying out laboratory work, scientific research, basic arithmetic and visual exercises tied to astronomy.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Academic Math Level 3

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Summer 2020 Fall 2020 Winter 2021 Summer 2021
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Description Hours
Credits  3
Lecture Hours 30
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 30
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 60
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