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Course Descriptions : AST — Astronomy

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.