Laboratory Explorations in Astronomy

Overview

Subject area

ASTRO

Catalog Number

10200

Course Title

Laboratory Explorations in Astronomy

Description

This is an introductory, one-semester astronomy course designed for non-science majors. The approach in this course is to emphasize the ideas of Astronomy and a qualitative understanding of the physical processes that shape the Universe vialaboratory exercises. Each laboratory exercise is self-contained and accompanied with an introduction discussing the fundamental physical principle and methods used.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

RLP - Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Laboratory

Hours

3

Requisites

022469

Course Schedule