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Astronomy (PHY 102)

Term: 2024-2025 Academic Year Fall

Faculty

Robin L. PulliamShow MyInfo popup for Robin L. Pulliam
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Schedule

Mon-Thu, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM (8/20/2024 - 12/13/2024) Location: MAIN MS 209
Tue, 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM (8/20/2024 - 12/13/2024) Location: MAIN MS 209

Description

An astronomy survey course for non-science majors which exposes the student to the fascinating world of astronomy. Students encounter early astronomy and astronomers, become familiar with the nighttime sky, develop the tools of astronomy; and study the solar system, stars, and their evolution, galaxies, cosmology, and the Big Bang. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab. Offered every fall semester. Meets General Education Distribution Area II.B.