ASTR 1303 - Stars and Galaxies (Lecture)

Credits: 3

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. This course satisfies the Life and Physical Sciences or the Component Area Option of the HCC core.

Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): Must be placed into GUST 0341 (or higher) in reading and placed into MATH 0312 (or take MATH 0308 as a corequisite)