Hum 11 - History of Astronomy and Cosmology

Institution:

California Institute of Technology

Subject:

Humanities

Description:

A consideration of the entire history of astronomy and cosmology, the oldest of all the sciences, from antiquity to the late 20th century, from the Babylonians to the Big Bang. The course will be devoted to repeating the procedures used in earlier astronomy and working directly with the primary sources. Not offered 2012–13.

Credits:

9.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.caltech.edu

Phone Number:

(626) 395-6811

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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