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FALL 2008: ASTRO 160

Introduction to astronomy and astrophysics for students who are taking or have taken freshman physics and calculus.

  • Light and radiation
  • Stars: properties and evolution
  • The Milky Way
  • Galaxies
  • Cosmology

Textbook:
Title: Astronomy: a physical perspective
Author: Marc L. Kutner

Class website: Ctools

WINTER 2009: ASTRO 102

Discover the nature of stars, black holes, luminous nebulae, supernovae, galaxies, and other cosmic phenomena. In this concept-focused course you will learn what these objects are, how they formed, and what is ultimately in store for the universe. Explore the roles of light, energy, and gravity in astronomy. Learn about the sky in our planetarium and get hands-on experience with telescopes and other astronomy tools. This course is intended for non-science concentrators.

Textbook:
Title: The Cosmic Perspective: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology
Authors: Bennett, Donahue, Schneider, and Voit

Class website: Ctools