SCI 302 Astronomy (NS)

This course introduces students to the foundations of astronomy. Students gain an overview of our planetary system, including the solar system, the earth and its moon, and other planets. Stars, galaxies, and the evolution of the universe are also studied. Students evaluate theories and observations about the possibility of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe.

Credits

5

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Summarize the relative motion and properties of celestial bodies.
3. Explain the life cycle of stellar structures.
4. Compare theories about the development of the universe.