PHYSI 110 - Introduction to Astronomy

 

Prerequisites
One year each of high school algebra I, algebra II, and geometry.

This introductory course is designed to provide, for both science and non-science majors, a description of the miraculous universe in which we live. The course explores how physics informs our understanding of a wide range of topics including the night sky, planets, stars, galaxies, as well as exotic objects such as neutron stars and black holes. Recent newsworthy topics such as the presence of dark matter, the detection of planets around other stars, and the search for extraterrestial life are also featured.

Lecture and/or Lab Hours
Two and a half lecture hours and one two and a half hour lab per week. 

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SCIU - Scientific Understanding: Lecture

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: PHYSI 090
 

Course credits: 4