Astronomy

Catalog description

This course presents an overview of the history and development of the grand themes in astronomy. It is designed for students who either need to fulfill a general education laboratory science course or who desire to explore the nature of the universe that they inhabit. The course covers early views of the universe, the development of scientific models and principles, the technological and analytical tools used by astronomers, the nature of the planets and Sun in our solar system, the birth, life, and death of stars and galaxies, the origin and evolution of the universe, and the search for extraterrestrial life in the universe. Credit will not be awarded for both GSC 105 and GSC 106. Prerequisite: MAT 078 or MAT 081 or MAT 090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better, OR High School Algebra 2 or Math 3 with a grade of C or higher, OR appropriate placement. Semester Hour(s): 4 hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: 3 lec/2 lab week Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): P1 906L