Astronomy 2: Stars, Galaxies, Cosmology

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Overview

Subject area

PHYS

Catalog Number

1118

Course Title

Astronomy 2: Stars, Galaxies, Cosmology

Description

Stellar astrophysics is considered, including star formation; planetary systems formation; and star properties, groupings and evolution. Galaxy properties and evolution are discussed. Following an introduction to relativity, aspects of quantum mechanics and cosmology are introduced. The search for and consequences of extraterrestrial life are considered.SATISFIES FLEXIBLE CORE- SCIENTIFIC WORLD

Pre- or Corequisite

013860

Liberal Arts

Yes

Department(s)

Credits

Minimum

4

Max

4

Components

Name

Laboratory

Contact Hours

2

Name

Lecture

Contact Hours

3

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