ASTR 1381/1481 Introduction to Stars and Galaxies
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Credit: 4 (3 lecture, 3 lab) for 1481 -- (3 lecture) only for 1381
Prerequisites: Placed into GUST 0341 (Reading) and MATH 1314 (College Algebra)
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.
In 1481, 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.
Core curriculum course.
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.
In 1481, 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.
Core curriculum course.
