ASTR 1030 - Accelerated Introductory Astronomy

Institution:

University of Colorado Boulder

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Description:

Covers principles of modern astronomy summarizing our present knowledge about the Earth, Sun, moon, planets, and origin of life. Requires nighttime observation sessions at Sommers-Bausch Observatory and Fiske Planetarium. Required in ASTR major/minor. Prereq. or coreq., Calculus I (MATH 1300 or APPM 1350). Students may receive credit for only one of ASTR 1030, 1010, or 1110. Similar to ASTR 1010 and 1110, 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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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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