Astronomy Courses
ASTR 103: Introduction to the Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
This introductory astronomy course describes the universe we live in and how astronomers develop our physical understanding about it. Topics covered include: the properties of stars; the formation, evolution, and death of stars; white dwarfs, pulsars, and black holes; spiral and elliptical galaxies; the Big Bang and the expansion of the Universe. This course has no pre-requisites.
Dates: June 3 - July 31, 2024
Session: 8 Week Session
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: Asynchronous
Instructor: William Janesh
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Astronomy
ASTR 103: Introduction to the Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
This introductory astronomy course describes the universe we live in and how astronomers develop our physical understanding about it. Topics covered include: the properties of stars; the formation, evolution, and death of stars; white dwarfs, pulsars, and black holes; spiral and elliptical galaxies; the Big Bang and the expansion of the Universe. This course has no pre-requisites.
Dates: June 3 - July 31, 2024
Session: 8 Week Session
Dates: Online course
Session: Online
Time: Asynchronous
Instructor: William Janesh
Credits: 3 credits
Department: Astronomy