GEG 1005 Introduction To Astronomy
Astronomy, one of mankind's oldest intellectual pursuits, continues to both intrigue and awe man, even after 5,000 years. This course is designed to meet the needs of those students who merely have a cursory interest in the where, what, and how of cosmic phenomenon such as the sun, moon, planets, stars, meteors, comets, and constellations. Also, we will speculate on the why and when of black holes, and the possibility of life in space. Weather permitting, we will have laboratory sessions on stellar observational equipment and techniques. Lecture, two hours per week; seminar, one hour per week; lab, two hours per week. IAI: P1 906L