AST 140 - Modern Astronomy

Institution:

Holyoke Community College

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Description:

A more detailed treatment of topics in modern astronomy, including Stellar structure and evolution; special and general relativity; black holes; quasars and the quasar controversy; radio galaxies; the expansion of the universe; the Big Bang and alternate model cosmologies; the 3 degree Kelvin microwave background; open, closed, or static universe and the search for the missing mass; and observational attempts to establish the curvature of space. A laboratory is included to support the theory. Knowledge of high school algebra is required. Prerequisite: AST 110 and MTH 097 or MTH 095 3 class hours and 3 laboratory hours

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hcc.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 552-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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