PHYS-1056: Introduction to Astronomy
Description: Survey course of astronomy topics ranging from the solar system to the universe, with Application of evidence-based reasoning, critical thinking, and use of theoretical models and observations. 1055 has a focus on the solar system: apparent sky motions, telescopes, matter and radiation, properties of the planets, structure and evolution of the solar system, cultural and intercultural aspects that influenced the understanding of the solar system, climate change as a Global challenge. 1056 has a focus on the universe: stars, star formation, stellar evolution, organization of the Milky Way Galaxy, galaxies, quasars, structure and evolution of the universe, cosmological models, cultural and intercultural aspects of the development of astronomical thought, life in the universe.
Pathways: 4 Reasoning in Natural Sci., 11 Intercultural&Global Aware.
Course Hours: 3 credits
Corequisites: N/A
Crosslist: N/A
Repeatability: N/A
Sections Taught: 11
Average GPA: 3.40 (rounds to B+)
Strict A Rate (No A-) : 55.33%
Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.58%
| Keith P Nelson | 2023 | 32.3% | 31.6% | 17.7% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 7.1% | 2.85 | 2 |
| Christopher J Ashall | 2024 | 77.1% | 14.7% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 3.65 | 1 |
| Brandon E Bear | 2024 | 72.4% | 18.5% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 3.51 | 8 |