Physics 101 ,102 - Introduction to Astronomy

Institution:

St Lawrence University

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Description:

People of every time and culture have studied the skies, named the arrangements of stars and used the apparent motions of the sun and moon to mark time. This course, designed for the nonscientist, surveys the known contents of the universe and explores the dynamic natures of celestial objects through study of their motions, interactions and evolutions. To foster appreciation for the methods of science, naked-eye observations are required of each student and attention is given to Western culture's slow path toward understanding the cosmos and our place within it. Physics 102 is taught in the studio format where lectures are combined with laboratory experiences fostering interaction among the students and instructor. This course fills the natural science with lab distribution requirement. Physics 101 is taught in a lecture format, and it fills the natural science distribution requirement. There is no prerequisite for either course. Major credit restricted.

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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