— Introduction to Modern Astronomy & Astrophysics

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Description and interpretation of astronomical phenomena using the laws of modern physics and observations by modern astronomical instruments. Gravity, relativity, electromagnetic radiation, atomic and nuclear processes in relation to the structure and evolution of stars, galaxies and the universe. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion/Laboratory 2.50 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open to students who have received credit for AST 002, AST 010G , or AST 010L . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Scientific Literacy (SL); Visual Literacy (VL). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion/Laboratory 2.50 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open to students who have received credit for AST 002, AST 010G , or AST 010L . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Scientific Literacy (SL); Visual Literacy (VL).