SCI 150 - Backyard Astronomy

Institution:

Anna Maria College

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Description:

A concept-driven introduction to basic principles of astronomy. The course surveys the history of human study of the universe, introduces the scales of time and space used in astronomy, and explores a sampling of contemporary discoveries in astronomy. Students use the unaided eye, binoculars and telescopes to locate and identify objects in the sky. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.annamaria.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 849-3300

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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