AST 1040 - Introduction to Astronomy

3(2 + 2)

Prerequisite: Minimum performance standard scores on reading, writing, and mathematics preassessment placement tests

This course is a brief introduction to observational astronomy is followed by a survey of the physical processes and models that describe the evolution of planets, stars, galaxies, and modern cosmology. This course is taught in both the lecture and self-paced mode.(General Studies—Level II, Natural Science)(GT-SC2)