Astronomy
| Credits | 3 |
| Time | Tue, Fri 1.30-3.20 |
| Place | Brown Science/Sci 117A |
| Level | Introductory |
| Faculty | Salimbeni |
| Office Hours: | by appointment (M, Tu, W, F)
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| Tutor | to be announced |
A survey of modern astronomy, designed to be accessible to non-science students. Topics include the birth, life and death of stars as well as galaxies and their origin and evolution. This class will be an opportunity to explore fundamental physics concepts and quantitative thinking. As part of the class we will spend time conducting naked-eye observations, using binoculars, small telescopes and the MacArthur Observatory. The course will also meet on four evenings for two hours to perform observations of the sky.
Observations meeting time will be determined at the start of the semester based on the mutual agreement of those who wish to enroll
Prerequisite: High school algebra
