PHYS 180 — Introduction to Astronomy Lecture
This is an introductory, one-semester course that studies the nature of the Universe: Solar System, stars, galaxies, and the overall Universe. This course investigates the tools and methods of astronomy and the implications of modern astronomical findings. The course examining the nature of the scientific method as applied to a number of key problems from the history of astronomy. It then proceeds to cover the most recent findings as to the nature, origin, and evolution of the planets, stars, galaxies, and the Universe itself. This course may be used in place of PHYS 181 Astronomy of the Solar System or PHYS 182 Astronomy of Stars and Galaxies. (Online Only)