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Virginia Commonwealth University

PHYS103: ELEMENTARY ASTRONOMY

PHYS 103 Elementary Astronomy Semester course; 3 lecture hours (delivered online, face-to-face or hybrid). 3 credits. A descriptive approach to astronomy dealing with basic features of our solar system, our galaxy and the universe. Not applicable toward physics major. An optional laboratory may be taken with this course; see PHYZ 103.

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Delivery Method
Online
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Delivery Method
Campus
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Delivery Method
Hybrid
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Credits
3.0
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Department
Physics
Where Will This Course Transfer?
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