General Astronomy Honors

Catalog description

This introductory course traces the development of astronomy from ancient times to the present. The course examines the solar system, including the moon, sun, and planets; the composition and evolution of stars and galaxies; and theories of the origin of the universe. This honors course is enriched due to field trip attendance, conducting research, additional writing assignments, and a limited class size. Credit in either ASTR 20 or ASTR 20H, but not both.