ASTR 3301 Stellar and Galactic Astronomy

This is an algebra/geometry/trigonometry/vector-based course in which students study stars and galaxies. Topics include: our Sun; star types, properties and evolution; our Milky Way Galaxy; galaxies types and general properties; Hubble's Law; the expansion of the Universe; the Big Bang Model.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ASTR 1401.

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Dept of Physics and Astronomy

Offered

As scheduled