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    Apr 26, 2024  
MCCC College Catalog 2022-23 
    
MCCC College Catalog 2022-23 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ASTRN 151 - Introduction to Astronomy


Credit Hours: 4
Billable Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites: RDG 090  and ENGL 090  and MATH 090  or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests
MTA Natural Sciences Satisfier Y
Session Cycle: FWSU

This course is a non-mathematical introduction to the principles of the astronomy and the universe. It is a course designed to be of interest to the individual without a scientific background who wishes to study the interrelation of the parts of the universe. Major areas of study include historical overviews, stars, stellar evolution, galaxies, cosmology and the solar system. Some day/evening outside observing may be required.