NSCI 1230 — Introduction to Astronomy
| Lecture This is a concept-based astronomy course that covers our Solar System, our galaxy and our universe. Students will learn about phenomena on Earth caused by the Moon and the Sun, the motion of astronomical objects, how astronomers use light to study the universe, the different objects in the Solar System, stellar evolution, galaxies, and cosmology. Students may earn credit for only one of the two Astronomy courses (this course or NSCI 1231 Astronomy). MNTC Goal Area(s): 03