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ASTR 10BH HONORS GENERAL ASTRONOMY: STARS, GALAXIES, COSMOLOGY5 Units
A non-technical introduction to astronomy, with an emphasis on stars, galaxies, and the origin and evolution of the universe, with additional material for honors students. Topics covered include the nature of light, atoms, and telescopes; the birth, evolution, and death of stars (including an introduction to black holes); the Milky Way Galaxy and its development over time; normal galaxies, active galaxies, and cannibal galaxies; and the Big Bang model (of the origin and ultimate fate of the cosmos.)
Prerequisite: Honors Institute participant.
Five hours lecture.
GE Area: Natural Sciences
Not currently Scheduled.
 


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