Introductory Astronomy with Laboratory

Overview

Subject area

ASTR

Catalog Number

3

Course Title

Introductory Astronomy with Laboratory

Department(s)

Description

Scientific methods that have been used to advance our understanding of the sun, moon, solar system, galaxies, and other basic astronomy concepts. The laboratory component demonstrates how measurements have been used to formulate and change our basic ideas of the sun, solar system, and larger structures of the universe. Different laboratory sections meet together for 2 lecture hours per week and each laboratory section has a 2 hour laboratory every other week.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

RLP - Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences

Course Attributes

COPT - QNSSCI (QC Science)

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule