PRINCIPLES OF ASTRONOMY   [Archived Catalog]
2016-2017 Johnstown Campus Catalog
   

GEOL 0010 - PRINCIPLES OF ASTRONOMY


Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
The course involves a systematic survey of both the solar system and stellar astronomy which includes historical perspectives and modern discoveries. The planets, stars, galaxies and cosmology are discussed in detail homework and class exercises expose the student to practical methods of astronomy and utilize basic math skills of algebra and trigonometry.
Academic Career: UGRD
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis


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