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Radford University

ASTR111: General Astronomy I

Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory. Survey of astronomy from ancient cultures to present day, nature of light and gravity, telescopes and astronomical observations, evolution and dynamics of Earth and our solar system. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Natural Sciences.

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Online
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Campus
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Hybrid
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Credits
4.0
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Department
Physics
Where Will This Course Transfer?
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