Space Science II Lab

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Overview

Subject area

ASTL

Catalog Number

216

Course Title

Space Science II Lab

Description

This course covers the fundamental concepts in Space Science.Topics include: Multiple wavelength astronomy: radio, infrared,optical, UV, x-ray and gamma ray; stars: energy transport, magnitudeand distance modulus; variable and binary stars, Hertzsprung-Russell diagram; interstellar medium, stellar structure and evolution;Milky Way galaxy: stellar distribution and population; galacticstructure and evolution: active galaxies and quasars; Hubble's law;large scale structure of the universe: galaxy clusters and cosmology.Part of the course may be held at the Hayden Planetarium of theAmerican Museum of Natural History or the NASA Goddard Institutefor Space Science. Pre-requisite: MTH 202/Co-requisite: AST 216

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

0

Maximum Units

0

Academic Progress Units

0

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Laboratory

Hours

3

Requisites

020025

Course Schedule