TransfermaticA at Copper Mountain College

    A 001 - DESCRIPTIVE ASTRONOMY

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    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Total Lecture Hours: 54 This course, designed for non-science majors, provides an introductory view of planetary, stellar, and galactic astronomy. Students review research techniques, current knowledge and theory about the planets, stars,galaxies, and exobiology, as well as the age and origin of the universe. In addition, students explore the contributions of significant astronomers throughout history who shaped our current understanding of the universe.