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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHYS 1700 General Astronomy


A study of our nearest star, the sun, as well as stellar properties and evolution. Star counts and the structure of our island universe of stars, dust and gas are discussed. The Big Bang and the fate of the universe is covered. Not open to students who have previously taken an astronomy course. Lecture and lab. Students will be charged an additional Physics Lab Fee when enrolling in this course.
Credits: 4.0