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Apr 25, 2024
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PHYS 102 - Introductory Astronomy II - Stars, Galaxies, and the Cosmos4 credits
An introduction to the astronomy of the stars and galazies. The first part of the course will focus on some foundational material. This introductory material includes the celestial sphere, apparent motion of objects in the sky, angualr and distance measurements, the electromagnetic spectrum, spectroscopy, and telescopes. We will then go on to discuss the components of the universe including the Sun a solar dynamics, the structure and evolution of stars and galaxies; how black holes and quassars fit into current cosmological models; determination of the size and fate of the universe, and the probablility of life as we know it outside of our Earth. The course includes quantatative reasoning and problem solving which requires the use of algebra. In addition, there will be an observational component using Drew’s telescopes. Offered in the fall semester in odd-numbered years. CLA-Breadth/Natural Science, CLA-Quantitative
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