ASTR
1102
Introduction to Stars and Galaxies
Lecture Hours
4.0
Seminar Hours
0.0
Lab Hours
2.0
Credits
4.0
Regular Studies
Description
Lectures and labs will introduce modern stellar and extragalactic astronomy including our place in the universe; the birth, life and death of stars; Einstein's theory of relativity and black holes; star-quakes; cosmology; and the search for extraterrestrial life. The course will include the use of fundamental equations of physics.
Students will receive credit for only one of ASTR 1102 or 3311.
Prerequisite(s): Physics 11; and Mathematics 12 or Precalculus 12.
Students will receive credit for only one of ASTR 1102 or 3311.
Prerequisite(s): Physics 11; and Mathematics 12 or Precalculus 12.