PY 192 - Astronomy in The Scientific Revolution

Institution:

Stonehill College

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Description:

Three Credits Fall and Spring Semesters The development and establishment of heliocentric theory. Topics include celestial observations, the geocentric universe, Copernicus' rejection of geocentrism, Kepler'sand Galileo's contributions to heliocentrism, 17th-centuryobservations, and the gradual acceptance of heliocentrism. The course stresses exercises, observation, establishment of data, preparation of tables, and construction of mathematical models. The course stresses exercise, observation, establishment of data, preparation of tables, collection of data, and construction of mathematical models. May not earn credit for both SC 192 and PY 192.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stonehill.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 565-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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