PHS 152 - Astronomy

Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is a basic course in descriptive astronomy. It introduces the development of modern astronomy including its present-day theories and observations. Topics covered include motions of solar system and deep sky objects, telescopes and other instruments, members of the solar system, nature of the sun, other stars, origin and development of stars and planets, our galaxy, other galaxies, and the organization of the universe. Some night labs are required. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences Area.

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe the basic scientific laws and instruments; such as laws of motion, gravitation, electromagnetic radiation and telescopes; that are needed in the study of astronomy.
Explain origin and physical properties of the solar system objects; sun, planets, asteroids and comets.
Describe the main characteristics and the life cycles of stars including Sun.
Discuss the Milky Way Galaxy, other galaxies and the theory of the evolution of the universe.

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