PHYS 2760 - Introductory Astronomy (with lab)

4 Credits

This course is designed for the non-science student who wants to know more about astronomy. We’ll be studying the motion of the night sky, the plants and what shapes them, how stars are made and what happens when stars die all the way out to the edges of the known universe. Topics of note will include Planetary Formation, Extra Solar Planet Search, Dark Matter, Dark Energy, the Expanding Universe, and many more fun topics! This course includes a laboratory component with hands on activities to help build understanding. 4C/3/1/0

Prerequisite(s): MATH 0745 with a “P” or better or appropriate assessment score

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goals 3 & 10