2019 - 2020 Course Catalog

PHYS 1104 Survey of Astronomy

A one-semester survey course focusing on scales and structures of the universe, observable motions of the sun, moon, and stars, patterns within the solar system, life cycles of stars, evolution of the universe. Additional topics may include telescopes and light, planetary science, extrasolar planet discovery, and space exploration. This course is not a prequel to PHYS 1114.

Credits

(3 cr)

Offered

Semesters: Fall, Spring

MnTC Goals

MnTC Goals: 3