ESS 311 - Introduction to Astronomy

Institution:

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Geology And Astronomy

Description:

An introduction to astronomy and astrophysics. Topics include celestial mechanics, the properties of light, matter and energy, the formation of stars and planets, stellar evolution, galaxies, and cosmology. Two hours of lecture and two hours of lab.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(MAT 115 or MAT 131 or MAT 143 or MAT 161)

Corequisites:

ESS 311L

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wcupa.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 436-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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