PHY 101 - Introduction to Astronomy

3 credits
What is our place in the universe? This course provides a chronological introduction to the sciences of astronomy and cosmology. Topics include: ancient and medieval astronomy, celestial coordinate systems, astronomical instrumentation, Kepler’s laws of planetary motion, gravitation, stellar parallax, galactic redshifts, Hubble’s law, and aspects of modern
cosmology.
Term Offered: Fall semester
General Education: This course meets the general education Lab Science requirement when paired with PHY 105