AS 104 - Stellar/Galactic Astronomy and Cosmology

Institution:

Northern Michigan University

Subject:

Astronomy

Description:

4 cr. ( 3-0-3) Offered: Winter Applies toward the division III liberal studies requirement. Applies toward the laboratory science requirement. Prerequisite: High school algebra or MA 100. Life cycle of stars, white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes and supernovas; characteristics of the sun; basic physical principles applied to stellar characteristics; stellar and galactic distance measurement; galactic formation and evolution; cosmology. Note: This course may not be taken for credit toward the physics major or minor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nmu.edu

Phone Number:

(906) 227-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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