AST 1022 - Introductory Astronomy II - Stars and Galaxies (3)

When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Science Inquiry Perspective (Theme: “Voyages Through the Cosmos”)
A study of astronomical objects located beyond our solar system. Topics to be covered include the structure and evolution of the stars, pulsars, black holes, gaseous nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, quasars and the structure of evolution of the Universe. Night observations of these types of objects will be made.
Prerequisite: AST 1021. Demonstrated Readiness for College-level Math. Prerequisite or corequisite: AST 1012.