SCI 302 Astronomy (NS)

This course introduces students to the conceptual 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. 1. Identify the forces, physical nature, and motion of celestial bodies. (Planets in Our Solar System Presentation).
3. 2. Interpret the development of planetary, stellar, and intergalactic bodies. (Our Place in the Universe Project)
4. 3. Question theories about the life cycle of the universe and other big issues in cosmology. (Big Questions Reflection Paper).