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AST102 Astronomy of Stars & Galaxies
This course offers an introduction to the fundamental aspects of the universe beyond our solar system. Topics include properties of electromagnetic radiation and its relation to the study of celestial objects; the structure, classification, and evolution of stars, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and material between stars; and the age, origin, and evolution of the universe studied in terms of modern cosmology.
Students also learn to identify celestial objects (constellations, prominent stars, planets, etc.) utilizing the planetarium, telescopes, and the unaided eye. Occasional evening observations are required.
(3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. laboratory)
Prerequisite: MA07 or permission of
instructor. 4 cr. hrs.
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![AST202 Einstein’s Universe
This course presents an introduction to the to those topics that students are traditionally fascinated with, but are only briefly mentioned in ES22-Astronomy of Stars and Galaxies, such as relativity, time travel, exotic star death, black holes, and the origins and death of the universe, and show how these ideas have come about from the work of Albert Einstein.
Starting with Galileo, and ending with Albert Einstein, it will show the student how the scientific process is performed, using observations of faint and distant object, whilst relating these observations to theoretical ideas developed by Einstein [and where appropriate, other scientists].
Students will also have an opportunity to observe some of the objects discussed in class, weather permitting, by using a selection of the department’s telescopes.
(3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. laboratory)
Prerequisite: A good pass in AST101 or AST102 or permission of instructor. 4 cr. hrs.](Courses_files/shapeimage_17.png)
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