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ASTR 26400 - Descriptive Astronomy: Stars And Galaxies |
Credit Hours: 3.00. A descriptive, nonmathematical course in astronomy intended for non-physics majors. Topics include: properties of stars; stellar birth and death; the Hertzsprung-Russel diagram; main sequence stars; binary systems; stellar clusters; red giants and white dwarfs, nova and supernova; neutron stars and black holes; galaxies and the cosmological red shift. Includes required observing sessions. Not available to students with credit in ASTR 36400.
0.000 OR 3.000 Credit hours Syllabus Available Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Laboratory, Lecture All Sections for this Course Offered By: College of Science Department: Physics and Astronomy Course Attributes: Lower Division, GTC-Science, UC-Science May be offered at any of the following campuses: IUPUI Northwest- Westville Northwest- Hammond West Lafayette Anderson Columbus Dual Campus Indianapolis Kokomo Lafayette New Albany Richmond South Bend Statewide Vincennes Learning Outcomes: 1. Able to explain the evolution of our Universe as well as its constituents, such as stars and galaxies. 2. Able to demonstrate how this cosmic perspective impacts your lives, personal decision, or views on societal issues. 3. Able to relate astrophysical observations to basic physical concepts. |