The nature of stars as individuals and as groups. Astronomical instruments, the sun, stellar evolution, recent developments in astronomy (black holes, quasars, etc.), a survey of the solar system. Use of the College Observatory. Designed for non-science majors to fulfill laboratory science requirements and for science majors as an elective. Prerequisites: Successful completion of MATH 0980 or higher, eligible to take ENGL 1010. Lab fee.
Semester Offered
fall/spring
General Education Areas
Natural Science Reason Gen Ed