PHYS 108 - Descriptive Astronomy

Institution:
Community College of Philadelphia
Subject:
Physics
Description:
Introduces students to discoveries of astronomy and physics, from ancient times to the present day. More specifically, the course focuses on the history of astronomy and science. Students learn about the birth of the universe, the stars, planets, galaxies, and constellations, the possibility of life on other heavenly bodies as well as radiation, magnetism, nuclear reactions, and other aspects of physics. Topics such as relativity, gravity, quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics, black holes, supernovas, gamma-ray bursters, quasars, neutron stars, spectroscopy, light, heat and heat transfer, dark energy and dark matter, string theory, and conceptual physics are also discussed.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
ENGL 101
Corequisites:
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Multiple
Notes:
3-0-3
Additional Information:
Historical Version(s):
Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(215) 751-8000
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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