ASTR 100 - Introduction to Astronomy

Institution:

Canada College

Subject:

Description:

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture/16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, ENGL 836 or ESL 400, and MATH 110 or 111; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Survey of modern astronomy, including the study of what mankind knows about the universe and our place in it. Emphasis on how mankind has learned about the planets, stars, and galaxies and their structure and formation. Quasars, pulsars, black holes, and the beginning and the end of the universe are discussed. Transfer: CSU: B1, UC. (IGETC: 5A)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

canadacollege.edu

Phone Number:

(650) 306-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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