AST 106 - Exploring the Cosmos I

Institution:

University of Alabama in Huntsville

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Description:

Introduction to astronomy with emphasis on quantitative aspects of physical phenomena occurring in the universe. Motions of celestial bodies, development of astronomy, gravity and motion, light and telescopes, properties of gases and radiation, Earth and Moon, eclipses, survey of the solar system. Laboratory included. AST 106 and 107 satisfy GER laboratory science requirements. Prerequisite: high school algebra and trigonometry. Lab Fee: $40 Fall.

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uah.edu

Phone Number:

(256) 824-6120

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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