GENERAL SCIENCE ASTRONOMY (GSA)




GSA 1010. Contemporary Astronomy/(2).On Demand.


A course in a series of four science mini-courses
for the non-science major. (EACH MINI-COURSE LASTS
FOR ONE-HALF SEMESTER. STUDENTS SHOULD BE ADVISED
TO REGISTER FOR TWO MINI-COURSES IN ONE SEMESTER
TO TOTAL FOUR SEMESTER HOURS.) The course presents
a view of how modern astronomers study the
universe. The concepts and techniques of modern
astronomy are studied at an introductory level
with the necessary physics background needed for
their comprehension. Co- or prerequisite: a
college-level mathematics course. Co-requisite:
GSC 1020. Contemporary Chemistry. Lecture three
hours, laboratory two hours. This course will not
satisfy program requirements for students majoring
in biology, chemistry, computer science, geology,
or physics. (NUMERICAL DATA) (CORE: NATURAL
SCIENCES)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)