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Introduction to Astronomy

ASTR 100 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: Prerequisite: MATH 105, STAT 200, or a higher MATH or STAT course. An examination of the major areas of astronomy. Topics include the solar system, stars and stellar evolution, and galaxies. Current topics in astronomy are also discussed. The objective is to use scientific and quantitative reasoning to make informed decisions about topics related to space science. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ASTR 100, ASTR 101, ASTR 120, or GNSC 125.

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