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2025 Fall > UGRD > physic > physic 121

Introduction to Astronomy

Course #: physic 121

Description:
Descriptive introduction to astronomy and astrophysics. Topics include introductory material on light, telescopes, and spectroscopy; properties of stars and stellar evolution, including the formation of stars, stellar energy cycles, red giants, white dwarfs, supernovae, neutron stars, and black holes; galactic structure; the expansion of the universe; cosmology; the past and future of the universe.

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 1605 MWF
1:00 - 1:50 pm
Ginsberg,Edward University Hall Y02-2110
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 70
Enrolled: 36
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Non-degree exclude from list, Natural Sciences