Course: ASTR 152. Elementary Astronomy (3)
An introduction to astronomy. Topics to be covered include the historical development of astronomy; the laws that govern the behavior of the universe; a survey of the properties of stars and galaxies, including their origin and evolution; and the Big Bang Theory. Students may not receive credit for both ASTR 152 and ASTR 154. (Available for General Education, B1 Physical Science. Students in Plan R may satisfy the corresponding lab requirement by completing ASTR 154L.)
Note: Students in GE Plan E should only enroll in ASTR 152 if meeting the B3 Science Laboratory Activity in Life Science.