PRINCIPLES OF ASTRONOMY   [Archived Catalog]
2025-2026 Johnstown Campus Catalog
   

GEO 0010 - PRINCIPLES OF ASTRONOMY


Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
The course explores stellar evolution, observational astronomy, the Solar System, planetary geology, and some broader topics in cosmology. Historical perspectives and modern discoveries will be covered. Assignments and class exercises expose the student to practical methods of astronomy and utilize basic math skills of algebra and trigonometry.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Lecture
Course Requirements: PREQ: MATH 0001 or Math Placement Test (score 46 or greater)


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