ASTR 1403 - STARS AND GALAXIES
Study of stars, galaxies, and the universe outside our solar system. Includes laboratory.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Define and apply basic astronomical concepts.
Define and apply the basic concepts of light and spectra.
Understand the physical properties of stars and apply them to explain their classification.
Explain the birth, evolution, and death of stars.
Describe the main features of galaxies and their classification.
Articulate modern cosmological ideas about the universe.
Analyze and interpret data from laboratory observations to draw valid scientific conclusions and communicate these conclusions in a clear and articulate manner.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours: 48.0
Lab hours: 32.0