Fundamentals of Astronomy. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

Prerequisite: PHY 1963 , and either MAT 1223 or ( MAT 1193 and STA 1403 ), completed with a grade of "C-" or better for all courses. This is a one-semester introductory survey course on modern astronomy for science and engineering majors. Students need to be comfortable with solving problems and using math as a tool to help master the course material. Students concerned about their problem-solving and math skills should consider taking AST 1013 instead, which is intended for non-science majors. Among the topics covered are the celestial sphere, basic orbit theory, stellar parameters, binary stars and light curves, and basic introduction to stellar spectral classification. (Formerly AST 2063 in previous catalogs. Credit cannot be earned for both AST 3013 and AST 2063.) Generally offered: Fall. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: DL01 $75; MEPA $18.