PHYS 105 - Introduction to Astronomy * Sci, ns

Institution:

Hudson Valley Community College

Subject:

Description:

Fall, Spring, Summer, DL This is a one-semester laboratory course in descriptive astronomy covers planetary stellar and galactic astronomy appropriate for non-science majors. It is offered as a Web-based course only. Students will be able to use celestial coordinates and constellations to locate celestial objects. Theywill be able to demonstrate aworking knowledge of the properties of stars, planets, moons, comets, and meteors, nebulae and galaxies. They will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the origin and make-up of the solar system and cosmos.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 629-4822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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