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PHSC 1150
5 credits
Physical Science
- A presentation of the physics and chemistry of our everyday world, with minimal mathematics. This is a liberal arts science course and does not fulfill program requirements for physics or chemistry. Students taking this course to meet their natural science requirement may not count another physics or chemistry course towards general education. (Spring)
- Components: Laboratory, Lecture
- GE: Natural Science
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PHSC 1310
1 credit
Introductory Astronomy Lab
- Constellation study and telescopic observation of the moon, planets, stars and nebulae; introduction to astronomical techniques and equipment; field trips to regional planetariums and observatories. (Fall)
- Components: Laboratory
- GE: Natural Science
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P or C: PHSC 1340
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PHSC 1340
4 credits
Introductory Astronomy
- Our sky, the origin and dynamics of the solar system, the physical properties of the moon and planets, the sun, space exploration, the stars and stellar evolution, galaxies, cosmology and life in the universe. (Fall)
- Components: Lecture
- GE: Natural Science
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PHSC 3000
1 - 3 credits
Special Topics in Astronomy
- Special topics and laboratory projects dealing with problems of current interest in astronomy and astrophysics. May be taken for credit more than once.
- Components: Lecture
- Prereqs/Coreqs: P: PHSC 1340