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PHYS: Physics

104-01
Astronomy
 
MWF 12:15 pm - 1:20 pm
G. Ruch
Core 
09/05 - 12/21
100/90/0
Lecture
CRN 40281
4 Cr.
Size: 100
Enrolled: 90
Waitlisted: 0
09/05 - 12/21
M T W Th F Sa Su

12:15 pm
1:20 pm
OWS 150

 

12:15 pm
1:20 pm
OWS 150

 

12:15 pm
1:20 pm
OWS 150

   

Subject: Physics (PHYS)

CRN: 40281

Lecture

St Paul: Owens Science Hall 150

Old Core Requirements Met:
     UG Core Natural Lab Science

  Gerry Ruch

Introduction to physical principles and their application to astronomy for non-science majors. Emphasis is on comprehension of ideas and principles. Topics include the motions of the sun, moon, stars and planets; properties of the solar system; the stars including giants, dwarfs, pulsars and black holes; nebulae, galaxies and quasars; cosmology and life. The course consists of lecture, discussion and laboratory. Students registering for PHYS 104-01 must also register for a lab, section -51, -61, -62, or -63. Prerequisite: Three years of high school mathematics. NOTE: Students who receive credit for PHYS 104 may not receive credit for PHYS 154.

4 Credits

154-01
Astronomy for Scientists
 
MWF 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
G. Ruch
Core 
09/05 - 12/21
16/10/0
Lecture
CRN 43247
4 Cr.
Size: 16
Enrolled: 10
Waitlisted: 0
09/05 - 12/21
M T W Th F Sa Su

12:15 pm
1:30 pm
OWS 150

 

12:15 pm
1:30 pm
OWS 150

 

12:15 pm
1:30 pm
OWS 150

   

Subject: Physics (PHYS)

CRN: 43247

Lecture

St Paul: Owens Science Hall 150

Old Core Requirements Met:
     UG Core Natural Lab Science

  Gerry Ruch

Introduction to astronomy for science and engineering majors, with an emphasis on the relevant physical principles. Topics covered include the properties and motions of the Solar system, properties of various stellar objects, nebulae, galaxies, cosmology, and the origin of life in the Universe. Ideas developed in the lecture will be explored and expanded during a separate laboratory section. Students registering for PHYS 154-01 must also register for LAB section, PHYS 154-51. Prerequisite: Math placement at a level of MATH 108 or higher. NOTE: Students who receive credit for PHYS 154 may not receive credit for PHYS 104.

4 Credits


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