ASTR 201-202 - Astronomy

Institution:

The University of Tennessee-Martin

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Description:

An introduction to astronomy with a lab to illustrate data collection and analysis in astronomy. 201: theories of the solar system from models for ancient calendars to data from recent space probes and an introduction to the optics of the eye and telescope. 202: evolution of main sequence stars, neutron stars, black holes, structure of the galaxy and theories of cosmology. It is recommended that the courses be taken in sequence. Three hours lecture and two hours lab.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utm.edu

Phone Number:

(731) 881-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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