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ASTR112: General Astronomy II
ASTR112: General Astronomy II
Three hours lecture; two hours laboratory. Stellar evolution and nucleosynthesis, the universe beyond the solar system and the cosmic distance ladder, black holes and other exotic objects, galaxies, origin and evolution of our universe. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Natural 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
Physics
Where Will This Course Transfer?

Institution | Identifier | Name | Notes | Level |
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Central Virginia Community College | NAS132 | Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies | 2-Year | |
Eastern Shore Community College | NAS132 | Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies | 2-Year | |
Paul D. Camp Community College | PHYEEE | N/A | Credits may vary at the time of final evaluation. | 2-Year |
Southwest Virginia Community College | NAS132 | Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies | 2-Year | |
Virginia Peninsula Community College | NAS132 | Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies | 2-Year | |
Tidewater Community College | NAS132 | Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies | 2-Year | |
Virginia Highlands Community College | NAS132 | Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies | 2-Year | |
Virginia Western Community College | NAS132 | Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies | 2-Year | |
Old Dominion University | PHYS104N | INTRO ASTRON-GALAXY/COSMOLOGY | 4-Year | |
University of Mary Washington | PHYS103A | Elem Astronomy w/lab | 4-Year | |
Virginia Commonwealth University | PHYS1XX | PHYS Transfer Elective | 4-Year |
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