Astronomy Courses

ASTR 1105 Introduction to Astronomy (4 credits)

This course is designed primarily for students who do not intend to major in science. Topics covered are some astronomy history; celestial sphere; stars and constellations in the night sky; movement of Earth, Moon and Sun; properties of light; telescopes; solar system; life and death of stars; Milky Way and galaxies; cosmology. The laboratory component will involve outdoor observations and indoor exercises and computer simulations.

To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide.

Prerequisites: Foundations of Math 11 OR Principles of Math 11 ("C" or higher) or Math 1101 or successful completion of the Math 11 exemption Test.

Lecture: 4; Laboratory 2

Offered: Fall and Winter