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Astronomy
Description: Calculus-based introductory astrophysics course covering solar system mechanics, overview of planets, electromagnetic radiation, telescopes, stellar evolution, galactic structure, interstellar medium, galaxies, and cosmology. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Fall 2024
Prerequisite: PHY 161 and (MAT 136 or MAT 136H)
Astronomy
Term : Summer 2020
Catalog Year : 2019-2020
AST 280 - Introduction To Astrophysics
Description: Calculus-based introductory astrophysics course covering solar system mechanics, overview of planets, electromagnetic radiation, telescopes, stellar evolution, galactic structure, interstellar medium, galaxies, and cosmology. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Fall 2024
Prerequisite: PHY 161 and (MAT 136 or MAT 136H)