Catalog Info
Effective Term
Winter 2014
WebAdvisor Title
General Astronomy
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
An alternative to and not a continuation of ASTR-131 that offers a more in-depth look at astronomical concepts. Covers light, motions in the sky, gravity, the solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Recommended prerequisite: one year high-school algebra.
Course Satisfies MACRAO Requirements
Yes
MTA Categories
- Category 6.1: Natural Sciences
General Education Categories
- Natural Sciences