Highlights of Astronomy (120-0-1)

Instructors

Michael Smutko
847/491-4568
Dearborn Observatory (2131 Tech Drive), Room 9A, Evanston

Meeting Info

Tech Institute Lecture Room 2: Mon, Wed, Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM

Overview of class

This class is an introduction to modern observations and ideas about the solar system, stars, galaxies, and the universe. Topics to be discussed include phases of the moon, eclipses, supernovae, pulsars, black holes, quasars, dark matter, dark energy, and Big Bang cosmology.

Registration Requirements

None

Teaching Method

Three lectures per week. Observing sessions with the Dearborn telescope.

Evaluation Method

The course grade will be based on three quizzes, two midterms, and a cumulative final exam

Class Materials (Required)

Astronomy, 2ed
OpenStax
ISBN-13: 978-1-711470-57-3
Price: FREE at https://openstax.org/details/books/astronomy-2e

Class Attributes

Natural Sciences Foundational Discipline

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: REASON: Pre-registration is not allowed for this class. Please try again during regular registration.