ASTR 1020 - Introductory Astronomy

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University of Colorado Boulder

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Description:

Introduces principles of modern astronomy for nonscience majors, summarizing our present knowledge about the Sun, stars, birth and death of stars, neutron stars, black holes, galaxies, quasars, and the organization and origins of the universe. Offers nighttime observation sessions at Sommers-Bausch Observatory and Fiske Planetarium. Similar to ASTR 1120, but with sequence link to ASTR 1010. Also similar to ASTR 1040. Students may receive credit for only one of ASTR 1020, 1120, or 1040. Prereq., ASTR 1010 or 1110. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colorado.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 492-1411

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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