PHYS.1210L — Undergraduate
Id: 008669
Offering: 1
Credits: 1-1
Description
Provides laboratory exercises to illustrate the basic principles and measurement techniques of astronomy. Quantitative techniques, properties of angles, modeling the earth-sun system, comparative planetology, the constellations, the inverse square law, blackbody radiation and spectra, the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, distances to the stars, the Andromeda galaxy, cosmology. Satisfies Gen Ed science requirements for non-science majors. Does not satisfy science requirements for Science majors but may be used as a free elective by Science majors.
Prerequisites
Co-Req or Pre-Req: PHYS.1210 Exploring the Universe.
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