SCIE - 111 Astronomy and Cosmology

Credits: 4

This course introduces students to the concepts and theories of modern astronomy and cosmology. Beginning with the study of our own Solar System, the course moves outward in space and backward through time, to the study of stars, galaxies, and the Universe as a whole. Topics covered include the planets, the life cycles of stars, black holes, the origin and evolution of the Cosmos, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Special emphasis is placed on the tools and methods of astronomers, and the experimental evidence for modern cosmological models. Completion of SCIE 111 will satisfy four credits of the core requirements in Natural Sciences.