Introduction to Astronomy
Course #: PHYSIC 121, Class #: 1563, Section #: 01
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.
Course Details
Date / Time
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
MoWeFr 1p.m. – 1:50p.m.
Location
University Hall Y02-2310
Credits
3
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Dates
9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026
Location
University Hall Y02-2310
General Ed Requirements
Natural Sciences
Enrolled / Capacity
62 / 70
Status
Open