ASTR 140 - The Sun *Z

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Ferris State University

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Description:

College: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Physical Sciences Credit Hours: 4 This course has a lecture with 2 hours. This course has a lab with 2 hours. Introductory astronomy involving ancient shadow and sun positional astronomy, evolution of our sun and similar stars, interior modeling of the sun involving its temperature, pressure and energy transport; magnetic properties associated with sun surface features as sunspots, prominences, and flairs; and the effects of the sun on the earth. Solar telescope observation to be arranged. This course meets General Education requirements: Scientific Understanding Lab. Requires: MATH 010 or minimum Math score of 15 on ACT or 350 on SAT Typically Offered On Demand

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ferris.edu/

Phone Number:

(231) 591-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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