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2015-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ASTR 1010 - Astronomy I (4)


The first course in a 2 semester sequence in astronomy. History of astronomy, development of theory, astronomical equipment and observational techniques. Course concentrates on the solar system, the sun, the planets, interplanetary matter, comets and meteors. The sequence ASTR 1010-ASTR 1020  may be used to satisfy the University’s science requirement. 3 lectures and one laboratory (2 hours) per week. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1110  or MATH 1720  or MATH 1830  or the equivalent. Offered in the fall and spring.