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AST - Astronomy

AST 100 General Astronomy (4)

(3 lecture, 2 laboratory) The universe and our place in it. No mathematics background required. (LAC, gtP)

AST 301 Classical Astronomy (3)

(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) Our picture of the universe based on optical observations from prehistory to 1950.

AST 302 Modern Astronomy (3)

(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) The complex and violent universe revealed by radio astronomy, planetary exploration and satellite observatories.

AST 422 Directed Studies (1-4)

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

AST 622 Directed Studies (1-4)

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.


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