Introduction to Astronomy

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SCI-105 : Introduction to Astronomy

Academic Level:

Undergraduate

Department:

Science

Subject:

Science

Prerequisites:

Take 1 group; # Take 2 courses; From courses MAT-071 MAT-073 PLMAT-073 MAT-082 MAT-083; # Take 1 courses; From Department MAT; From Levels 100 200; # Take 2 courses; From courses PLMAT-071 MAT-073 PLMAT-073 MAT-082 MAT-083 PLMAT-070 PLMAT-073; # Take MAT-EXEMPT MAT-EXPC or MAT-EXCAL;

Corequisites:

None

Credits:

Introduction to Astronomy, one of the earliest sciences, is intended for non-science majors. Students learn a wide range of scientific content, including the sky, Moon phases and eclipses, the Solar System, the nature of light and waves, as well as the Sun and galaxies. Along the chronological path of scientific discoveries and technological developments, students learn about this amazing field and understand how scientists across the centuries contributed to the development of modern astronomy. The associated laboratory activities and demonstrations supplement and illustrate the principles discussed during lecture.