Space Science II Lab
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Overview
Subject area
ASTL
Catalog Number
216
Course Title
Space Science II Lab
Department(s)
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