Astronomy (ASTR)

Discover the powerful ways that science shapes our lives in this course, addressing the question "How are our lives shaped by scientific development?" Students will explore the significant impacts of scientific developments on our daily routine, our community, and the global stage. Through a variety of activities, including a final project focused on "Science in Our Lives," students critically evaluate a scientific development and its future outcomes.

Observational descriptions of the moon, stars, planets, and galaxies. Theories of their origin and evolution. Use of telescopes and other observational equipment, and analysis of observations. Two lectures and one lab per week. *An additional course fee will be charged.