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PHY 100 - Introduction to Astronomy


Description: Cycles of the sky, astronomical observations, history of astronomy, gravitation, light, optical instruments, stellar evolution and classification, galaxies , cosmological theories, survey of the solar system, and life in the universe. Preparedness Recommendations: one year of high school algebra or passing grade in MAT 092  or satisfactory score on mathematics skills assessment.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

Credits: 4
Lecture: 3
Lab: 3