AST 101 — Astronomy Lecture
(3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs./Wk. (3 Hrs. Lecture) *1 5 wks. This course will cover the fundamentals of astronomy. Topics covered will include the solar system and Earth’s place in it, stars, galaxies, and concepts of the universe. Also covered will be telescopes, spacecraft, and other tools used to acquire knowledge of distant objects. There is no math prerequisite, however math concepts will be used in describing models, and students will be expected to solve problems using arithmetic and simple algebra concepts.