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Christopher Newport University

PHYS144: Astronomy

Designed for non-science majors. This course provides an introduction to, and survey of modern astronomy. The course will cover the observation, natural history and physical theories governing star and planet formation and evolution, galaxy formation, galactic structures and the beginning, evolution and end of the universe as a whole. The approach will be primarily descriptive although some computation and computer work will be necessary. This course provides the background for more advanced courses in astronomy and astrophysics.

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Online
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Campus
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Hybrid
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Credits
3.0
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Department
Physics/Comp Sci/ Engineering
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