PHYS 1222H - Steller Astronomy-Honors

Institution:

Georgia Southwestern State University

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Description:

Introductory survey course for non-science majors. Does not require GEOL 1221/PHYS 1221. The main focus of this class is to put our solar system into a broader perspective provided by the rest of the universe. The sun as a star, physical properties of stars, principles of spectroscopy as applied to astronomy, binary stars, variable stars, star clusters, gaseous nebulae, stellar motions and distribution, Milky Way and external galaxies, expanding universe, cosmic time scale. This section is for students participating in the GSW Honors Program. (3-0-3)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

gsw.edu/main/

Phone Number:

(877) 871-4594

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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