ASTR 1403 - Stars and Galaxies (Lecture & Lab)

Credits: 4

An introduction to the present cosmological theories about the structure and evolution of the universe. A comparison with previous models since antiquity. A study of the celestial sphere and the constellations, the motions in the sky. A study of gravity, light, radiation, optics, telescopes and spacecraft. A survey of the stars, clusters, galaxies, superclusters, their properties, structure and evolution. Laboratory includes an introduction to observational techniques using telescopes, in-class projects/exercises on spectroscopy, stellar positions, solar heating, planetary motions, solar and astrophotography, star clusters, galaxies, and cosmology. This course satisfies the Life and Physical Sciences or the Component Area Option of the HCC core.

Lecture: 3
Lab: 3
Prerequisite(s): Must be placed into GUST 0341 (or higher) in reading and placed into MATH 0312 (or take MATH 0308 as a corequisite)