4 credits GE category: Lab Science Offered every fall and spring semester A survey of modern astronomy introducing topics from our solar system and other planetary systems, galaxies, the evolution of stars, and the methods and technology used to explore planetary and stellar processes. Included with this course is a lab that introduces the student to astronomical observations with the use of a series of telescopes and lab exercises. AST 103 is the same as AST 101 and AST 102 combined.

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Exploration of solar system and universe. Laws of motion, fundamental interactions, structure of matter, electromagnetic radiation, and conceptual models of celestial motions. Conceptual and quantitative homework problems and exams, along with writing assignments and observation reports, are required. Facility with high school mathematics is expected.