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ASTR111: General Astronomy I
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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Delivery Method
Online
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Delivery Method
Campus
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Delivery Method
Hybrid
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Credits
4.0
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Department
Physics
Where Will This Course Transfer?

Institution | Identifier | Name | Notes | Level |
---|---|---|---|---|
Central Virginia Community College | NAS131 | Astronomy: Solar System | 2-Year | |
Eastern Shore Community College | NAS131 | Astronomy: Solar System | 2-Year | |
Northern Virginia Community College | PHY150 | Elements of Astronomy | 2-Year | |
Paul D. Camp Community College | PHYEEE | N/A | Credits may vary at the time of final evaluation. | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | NAS131 | Astronomy: Solar System | 2-Year | |
Southwest Virginia Community College | NAS131 | Astronomy: Solar System | 2-Year | |
Virginia Peninsula Community College | NAS131 | Astronomy: Solar System | 2-Year | |
Tidewater Community College | NAS131 | Astronomy: Solar System | 2-Year | |
Virginia Highlands Community College | NAS130 | Elements of Astronomy | 2-Year | |
Virginia Highlands Community College | NAS131 | Astronomy: Solar System | 2-Year | |
Virginia Western Community College | NAS131 | Astronomy: Solar System | 2-Year | |
Old Dominion University | PHYS103N | INTRO ASTRONOMY-SOLAR SYSTEM | 4-Year | |
Virginia Commonwealth University | PHYS103 | ELEMENTARY ASTRONOMY | 4-Year | |
Virginia Commonwealth University | PHYZ103 | ELEMENTARY ASTRONOMY LAB | 4-Year |
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