3 cr. Undergraduate.

History of astronomy; planets; stellar evolution, nucleosynthesis; death of stars: white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes; galaxies and quasars; expansion of the universe, dark matter; the big bang.

Prerequisites: math placement level 10.

General Education Requirements: Natural Science and Wellness

Last Taught: Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.

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