Academic Catalog

ASTRONOMY (ASTR)

ASTR 106  INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY  
4 Credit Hours  
Introduction to the study of the Universe, including the latest theories on the origin of the Universe, the solar system and Earth; origin of galaxies, stars, planets, asteroids, meteoroids, comets, etc., stressing modern techniques of gathering information about the Universe; May include planetarium visits and other astronomy related field trips. (3 lecture)
Corequisite(s): ASTR 106L  
ASTR 106L  INTRO TO ASTRONOMY LAB  
0 Credit Hours  
The lab portion of ASTR 106 will include observations of the sky, use of telescopes and use of the celestial sphere and star charts. (2 lab)
Corequisite(s): ASTR 106  
ASTR 297  SPECIAL TOPICS  
1 Credit Hour  
(1 lecture)