Concepts of Stars and the Universe

General

Prefix

ASTR

Course Number

107

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Scale of the universe; distance, structure, and evolution of stars; the Milky Way and other galaxies; cosmology, life in the universe.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Yes

MN Goal Designation(s)

02, 03

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Demonstrate knowledge of galaxies and an understanding of scientific theories in astronomy.

Outcome

Formulate and test scientific hypotheses applied to large structures of galaxies.

Outcome

Communicate experimental findings, analyses and intererptretations both orally and in writing.

Outcome

Evaluate societal issues based on critical examination of scientific evidence.

Dependencies

Programs

ASTR107 is a completion requirement for: