AST 1072 - Birth & Death of Stars

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Villanova University

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Description: A study of the life cycles of the stars from their birth in dark, dense interstellar dust clouds to their deaths in nature's most violent cataclysms with a focus on stars and humanity, the formation of the chemical elements, the effects of nearby supernovae, the future of the Sun and the ultimate fate of Earth, and the question of planetary systems around other stars. Co-requisite for Arts students: AST 1073 3.00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.villanova.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 519-4500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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