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University of Mary Washington

PHYS104: Elementary Astronomy

Prerequisite: PHYS 103A. A continuation of introductory astronomy emphasizing the study of stars and stellar evolution, quasars and galaxies. The cosmology of the universe for non-science majors starts with detailed descriptions of our Sun and ends with the search for dark energy, dark matter and the accelerating universe. Recent developments covered.

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Credits
3.0
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Department
Chemistry and Physics
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Institution Identifier Name Notes Level
Central Virginia Community CollegeNAS132Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeNASEEEN/ACredits may vary at the time of final evaluation. 2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College NAS132Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeNAS132Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies2-Year
William & MaryPHYS172Stellar Astronomy & Cosmology4-Year
Old Dominion UniversityPHYS1ELEELECTIVE4-Year
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPHYS1XXPHYS Transfer Elective4-Year
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