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Bridgewater College

PHYS110: Introductory Astronomy

Designed to help students appreciate and understand their physical environment and the methods of physical science through the study of basic astronomy. Topics include the history of astronomy; motion of celestial objects; planets of the solar system; birth, life, and death of stars; galaxies; and cosmology. Three hours in class and two hours in laboratory per week. FILA general education: natural and physical sciences.

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Delivery Method
Online
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Campus
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Delivery Method
Hybrid
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Credits
4.0
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Department
ENGPH
Where Will This Course Transfer?
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