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ASTR 105 - Exploration of the Universe (GEKN)


An introductory astronomy course for students in any curriculum. The solar system, stars, galaxies, cosmology and the history of astronomy are covered.

Credit Hours: 3 hrs
Major Restrictions: Cannot be applied toward a Physics Major  or Minor  
Previously Listed As: ASTR 203

Students will obtain an understanding of basic astronomy and our place in space by studying the structure of the universe. They will learn to make astronomical observations and use them to stimulate inquiry about our local space environment and to help them understand how our ancestors viewed the sky. Students will become literate scientific citizens by reading primary source articles, producing critical responses and by writing to elected officials to express their views on the doing and funding science in the United States. As such, ASTR 105 meets the requirements of a Natural Science Course in the Knowledge of the Disciplines portion of the new General Education program when taken concurrently with ASTR 204.

  must be taken concurrently with this course to meet General Education requirements. Students may not receive General Education credit for both ASTR105 and  .
Last Updated: Major Restriction 8/2014, 2/28/2011


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