Topics in Astronomy
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Overview
Subject area
SCP
Catalog Number
140
Course Title
Topics in Astronomy
Department(s)
Description
This course surveys modern astronomy with special emphasis on recent developments in space and astrophysics. Among the topics to be covered will be planetary astronomy and geology, the moon, the possibility of life on other worlds, energy production in stars, stella evolution, pulsars, quasars, "black holes," and cosmology. Laboratory periods will include field trips to planetariums and observatories in the N.Y.C. area.CUNY Pathways: Required Core-Life & Physical Sciences
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate LaGuardia CC
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
RLP - Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
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