ASTR 201 - Understanding the Universe

Institution:

Mountain State University

Subject:

Description:

Survey course addressing the key topics that define astronomy as a field of inquiry as well as many of the more recent, fascinating, and esoteric astronomical discoveries. Provides an acquaintance with the work of Aristotle, Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Newton, and Einstein, as well as discussion of the latest findings of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.mountainstate.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 253-7351

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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