PHYSC114

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Introduction to Astronomy

Course Prerequisite

Approved reading placement score, or equivalent.

Course Description

This course explores the origin and nature of the universe, intergalactic space, and the motion within the celestial sphere. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week including instruction at the Planetarium and Observatory.

Credit Hours

Course Credit Type

Transfer Course (TC)

CIP Code Classification

40.0201

Lecture Hours per week (full semester)

Lab hours per week (full semester)

Course Typically Offered

Fall Spring Summer

Department

MATH, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Is the course Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) approved?

General Education Core Curriculum (GECC)

Meets an Associate Degree General Education Requirement For

Arts (AA), Science (AS), Applied Science (AAS), General Studies (AGS), Engineering Science (AES), Associate in Fine Arts (AFA)

General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Distribution Area

Science (Lab)

Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) approved code

P1 906L

Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) approved code (2)

Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Distribution Area(s)

Physical Science (P)