PSCI 21 - Elementary Astronomy

GE Area/Graduation Requirement: GE Area 5A (formerly GE B1)

Prerequisite: GE Area 2 (formerly GE B4) with a C grade or better (except for those with declared majors in the College of Science and Mathematics).
Recommended: second-year high school algebra. Concepts, theories, important physical principles, and history of astronomy. Stellar properties, distances, and evolution. Three field trips for observing with telescopes.

Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
Weekly Lab/Activity Hours: 2
Additional Activity: field trips
Course Fee: $40

Units: 4

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