AST*H 101 - Principles of Astronomy

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Naugatuck

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Description:

3 cr. Prerequisite: MAT*H095 or placement test score. This course explores man's rapidly growing knowledge of the Cosmos. Topics include: the sun as a star; the birth and death of stars; the nature of black holes, pulsars, and quasars; the origins of our solar system and the Universe; the identification of stars and constellations in the night sky; and the nature of time as man's invention. Observatory sessions and projects planned as weather permits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nv.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 575-8040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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