GSC 1033 Astronomy

Three hours (On Campus)

A general education course consisting of the study of the basic concepts in astronomy and space science including a study of Newtonian mechanics, Kepler’s laws, solar phenomenon, the near-earth space environment, stellar evolution, classification and spectra, types of galaxies, and cosmology. Meets the non-lab Natural Science requirement of the Core Curriculum.

Prerequisite: minimum ACT math score of 19, or minimum SAT math score of 510, or CLT math score of at least 18, or MTH 0153

Offered on campus dependent upon student interest and faculty availability