ASTR 100 - Introductory Astronomy

Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3 NS, QPH

This course, designed primarily for students with little scientific background, is an introduction to what we know about astronomy and how we know it. We will study the light, the tools of astronomy, stars, galaxies and cosmology. We will also cover sky basics such as seasons, moon phases, eclipses, and constellations. There will be required participation in five planetarium sessions (half an hour per biweekly session) and four observatory sessions during the semester. Enrollment Limit: 120.
Instructor: D. Stinebring