Astronomy 217 - Honors:Introductory Astronomy

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The University of Tennessee

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Description:

Introduction to astronomy and astrophysics. Historical perspectives in understanding the celestial universe with emphasis on the laws of physics as they apply to the changing conceptions of the universe; structure of the solar system and celestial motions; evolution and properties of stars; galactic structure and models of the universe; observational technique and interpretation of underlying physical laws in accompanying lab. The 217-218 sequence satisfies the College of Arts and Sciences' requirement for a natural science with laboratory. ( NS) Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab. Credit Restriction: Credit given for only one sequence for lower-division astronomy. (RE) Corequisite(s): Mathematics 141 or Mathematics 130.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tennessee.edu

Phone Number:

(865) 974-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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