PHYS-113 Introduction to Astronomy
Prerequisite: MATH-120
Curriculum: Fulfills natural science core requirement for A&S, Business and Engineering
Description: Reading the skies. Study of the cosmic structure: calculating distances and mapping the Universe; Kepler’s laws, binary stars, and general relativity; celestial light and spectra; scientific models of starbirth, planetary systems, protostars and protoplanets, white dwarfs, pulsars, black holes; the formation of galaxies and the Big Bang model. Mandatory excursion to the European Institute of Astrophysics in the Canary Islands, one of the world’s finest observatories.
Current Text: Astronomy (Chaisson)
Mandatory Trip: Tenerife (Canary Islands), estimated cost € 515; fees must be paid by first day of class.
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Course ID
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Credits
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Instructor
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Language
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Days
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Hours
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Term
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PHYS-113-M01
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3
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TBA
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Eng
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MTWR
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17:00-18:50
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Summer I
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PHYS-113-M01
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3
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TBA
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Eng
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TR
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14:00-15:15
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Fall, Spring
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Only computer science majors who enroll in PHYS-113 must also enroll in PHYS-113-M36.
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Course ID
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Credits
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Instructor
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Language
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Days
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Hours
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Term
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PHYS-113-M36
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1
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TBA
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Eng
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W
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18:30-20:00
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Fall, Spring
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