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AST 1010 - Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe (3) [GE 5A]

Survey of the universe including lifecycles of stars, supernovae and creation of the chemical elements, collapsed objects (white dwarfs, pulsars and black holes), the Milky Way and other galaxies, distances to stars and galaxies, expansion of the universe, and Big Bang cosmology. Emphasis on the basic principles of physics needed to interpret astronomical observations.

Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: GE Course


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