Special Topics in Astronomy

Catalog description

This course covers topics in astronomy not normally covered in AST 111 and AST 112. Topics may include: current events and discoveries in astronomy, the early history of the universe, general and special relativity, foundations of quantum mechanics, multiverse and multiple-dimension theories, astrobiology and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) as well as others. Prerequisite: Completion of AST 111 or AST 112 with a grade of C- or better. One to three lecture hours per week.