PHYS 104 Astronomy

Introduction to physical principles and their application to astronomy for non-science majors.  Emphasis is on comprehension of ideas and principles.  Topics include the motions of the sun, moon, stars and planets; properties of the solar system; the stars including giants, dwarfs, pulsars and black holes; nebulae, galaxies and quasars; cosmology and life.  The course consists of lecture, discussion and laboratory.  This course fulfills the core-area in natural science in the Natural Science and Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning requirement in the core curriculum.
Prerequisite: three years of high school mathematics

4 Credits

Course web site