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Summer Record 2008 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

ASTR 124 - Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe


A study of stars, star formation, and evolution primarily for non-science majors. Topics include light, atoms, and modern observing technologies; origin of the chemical elements; supernovae, pulsars, neutron stars, and black holes; structure and evolution of our galaxy; nature of other galaxies; active galaxies and quasars; expanding universe, cosmology, the big bang, and the early universe. (S)


Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Primarily for non-science students.

Credits: 3