PHYS 121 GN: Astronomy: The Sky and Solar System

This course in descriptive astronomy deals with the scientific principles essential to the understanding of astronomy. Topics covered include basic observational astronomy, the historical development of astronomy, spectroscopy and telescopes, planetary science, the origin and evolution of the solar system, and the sun as a star.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

Satisfaction of ESU basic mathematical skills competency

Distribution

GE: Natural Sciences - Physics│GN: Group B - Physics (BPH)

Notes

100-UG Level 1 Intro/Found