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Paula Szkody
ASTR 101
Seattle Campus
Introduction to the universe, with emphasis on conceptual, as contrasted with mathematical, comprehension. Modern theories, observations; ideas concerning nature, evolution of galaxies; quasars, stars, black holes, planets, solar system. Not open for credit to students who have taken 102 or 201; not open to upper-division students majoring in physical sciences or engineering.
Class description
Content of the Universe and how to access information about it.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Lectures, labs.
Recommended preparation
No prep needed - just an interest in astronomy.
Class assignments and grading
Some problems, some essays, some lab work.
2 midterms, final plus section grade.
