AY 203 - Observational Astronomy

Institution:

The University of Alabama

Subject:

AY-Astronomy

Description:

2 hours. Prerequisite: MATH 113 or MATH 115 (or equivalent); concurrent enrollment in AY 204 or AY 206; or permission of the instructor. Students learn to observe and photograph planets, stars, and galaxies using several kinds of telescopes. On cloudy nights, astronomical photographs and material obtained at other observatories are studied. One lecture and one laboratory. NOTE: If the student plans to apply AY 203 toward satisfaction of the N requirement of the University Core Curriculum, AY 204 must also be taken.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.ua.edu/

Phone Number:

(205) 348-6010

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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