PHYS 101 Survey of Astronomy*
This course involves the study of solar and stellar astronomy. The relationship of astronomy to the other sciences is stressed. Topics include history of astronomy, motions of celestial bodies, earth, moon, planets, astronomical instruments and methods, spectra, stars, unusual stars, galaxies, and cosmology.
General Education Competency
Scientific Way of Knowing
PHYS 101Survey of Astronomy*
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
General Education Competency
Scientific Way of Knowing
Credit Hours Narrative
4 Credits
Corequisite Narrative
PHYS 101L
III. Catalog Course Description
This course involves the study of solar and stellar astronomy. The relationship of astronomy to the other sciences is stressed. Topics include history of astronomy, motions of celestial bodies, earth, moon, planets, astronomical instruments and methods, spectra, stars, unusual stars, galaxies, and cosmology.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Gain an appreciation for the night sky and the wonders which it holds.
- See how different branches of science work together to gain a better understanding of the forces that shape and govern the universe around us.
- Show an understanding of the basic properties of the components of the universe: stars, planets, galaxies, etc….
- Know how physical laws work in the universe and how these laws can be used to measure and understand what is occurring in the universe.
- Explain the basic ideas of the formation, history, present state, and possible future of the universe based upon our bets understanding at this time.
- Understand that our views of the universe change as our ability to gather data increases and theories are adapted to reflect this increasing knowledge.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies