ASTR 1040 - Accelerated Introductory Astronomy

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University of Colorado Boulder

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Description:

Covers principles of modern astronomy 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 opportunities to attend nighttime observing sessions at Sommers-Bausch Observatory. Some sessions are at the Fiske Planetarium. Required in ASTR major/minor. Prereq., ASTR 1030. Prereq. or coreq., Calculus I (MATH 1300 or APPM 1350). Students may receive credit for only one of ASTR 1020, 1040, or 1120. Similar to ASTR 1010 and 1020 but taught at a higher intellectual level including a significant amount of quantitative analysis. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

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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