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Fall 2023
Jan 15, 2025
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ASTR 230 - Stars and Galaxies
An introduction to astronomy beyond the Solar System. Topics include the birth and death of stars, black holes, the structure of the Milky Way Galaxy, galactic evolution, the Big Bang, the possible fate of our universe, and the possibilities of life in the universe. Lectures are supplemented by selected readings, planetarium presentations, and telescopic observations. Prerequisite: MATH 123 Introduction to Functions or permission of instructor.
1.000 Credit hours
4.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Directed Study, Lecture

Environ, Society,& Sustainblty Department

Course Attributes:
D.v1_DomainGenEd-Domain II-B, Undergraduate Level Course, Lrng Objective 03, Lrng Objective 10

Restrictions:
May not be assigned one of the following Student Attributes:     
      DGCE Student

Prerequisites:
PREREQ for ASTR 230

General Requirements:
PTMA 5 to 9
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
PFNC 14 to 15
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MATH 123
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MATH 123R
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or

May not be taken concurrently.  )
or

May not be taken concurrently. )


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