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Spring 2014
May 01,2024 |
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| ASTR 107 - Survey of Astronomy |
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Associated Term:
Spring 2014
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Gain familiarity with a wide variety of physical phenomena underlying the behaviors of the universe and its constituent parts, and the means by which they are described and explained. 2. Correctly use elementary physics concepts regarding the universe in some simple situations, and gain a significantly increased basic conceptual understanding of astronomical systems as explained by basic laws of physics. 3. Converse and comprehend through communication using elementary descriptions and dynamical laws of mechanical motion and elementary visual representations. 4. Have familiarity with, the use of, and an elementary understanding drawing conclusions from experimental data about possible explanations of behavior of astronomical systems. 5. Have familiarity with the use of scientific equipment to investigate behavior of stars, planets, galaxies and the universe. 6. Formulate questions to move their thinking forward concerning the subject matter of the class. 7. Be familiar with elementary application of basic Classical Mechanics concepts as they apply to the formation and evolution of the solar system, stars, galaxies and the universe as a whole. 8. Be aware of possible uses and impacts of this physics knowledge. 9. Converse and write about the nature of science with increased sophistication and see physics as a science, rather than a body of knowledge. 10. Appreciate that the insights provided by Classical Mechanics and a brief introduction into General Relativity preface a deep understanding of the nature of the universe and the astrophysical systems contained in it. And further, appreciate that astronomical observations are providing insights into testing and modifying basic physics. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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