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Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory (Honors)


Course Description

Astronomy laboratory to accompany Introduction to Astronomy.


Athena Title

Intro to Astronomy Lab Honors


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in ASTR 1110L, ASTR 2030L


Prerequisite

Permission of Honors


Pre or Corequisite

ASTR 1120H


Semester Course Offered

Offered spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

To provide the student with hands-on experience in data analysis and interpretation.


Topical Outline

The Sun. Stars and stellar evolution. Clusters of stars, the Milky Way galaxy, and other galaxies. Structure and origin of the Universe. The text will be LABORATORY TEXTBOOK FOR ELEMENTARY ASTRONOMY by Shaw, Dittmann and Magnani, 8th edition.


General Education Core

CORE II: Physical Sciences

Syllabus