Descriptive Astronomy

The extraterrestrial environment including the solar system, stars, and galaxies. Cosmology and the development of astronomy is also considered along with topics of current interest. Instruction in the use of astronomical instrumentation is carried out in the observatory and planetarium. Not applicable for credit toward a physics major or minor. Three class periods; one 2-hour laboratory period per week.

Credits

4 credits

Course Code

PH 125