PHYS 109 - Principles of Astronomy

3 Hour(s) Credit
Introductory course for non-science majors. Principles of astronomy are developed in a conceptual way. Topics covered include scale of the universe, a guide to the sky, cycles of the sun and moon, atoms and spectra, the sun and stars, structure and evolution of stars, the Milky Way and other galaxies, the solar system, and life on other worlds.
Three hours lecture per week
Met General Education Prior to Fall 2024: IVB
May Not Receive Credit for Both May not be taken for credit if student already has credit for PHYS 108