AST 111 Elementary Astronomy I

Semester: Fall
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: PHY 113/114 or PHY 121, and MTH 141 or MTH 161 (may be taken concurrently)

An introductory survey of observational astronomy intended for physical science majors. Typical topics include: celestial coordinates and time, light detectors and measurement, introductions to celestial mechanics and planetary structure, properties of stars, stellar evolution, galactic structure, galaxies, cosmology. The course is open to freshmen. Laboratory included and required, recitations available.

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