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EPS 117 - Astronomy |
An introduction to the principles of astronomy for non-science majors. Topics to be covered include the history of the science and methods of study, the study of stars and galaxies, and a general survey of cosmological models. Recent discoveries such as background black-body radiation, pulsars, and quasars, as well as the implications of general relativity, will be discussed qualitatively.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: School of Continuing Education, Graduate Level, Graduate Level, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Classroom Based Engineering and Physics Department Course Attributes: UG Core:Nat Sci - Standard, UG Core:Nat Sci - Physics, SCE: Natural Science Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate May not be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Biology Biochemistry Biology/Secondary Ed Biology - Optometry Option Chemistry Chemistry/Secondary Ed Pre-Engineering Applied Physics |
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