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2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AST 105IN - Life in the Universe


4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (3 lec., 3 lab)

The science of astronomy focusing on the formation of the universe, the solar system, and life. Includes Earth’s location in space and time, nature of life, light and the spectrum, origin of the universe, galaxies and stars, origin of the solar system, planetary atmospheres, origin of life on Earth, life on other solar system planets, and life around other stars. Also includes observations, experiments, image analysis, scientific and photogeology laboratory exercise, group telescopic observation projects, and personal observation projects.

Prerequisite(s): ICS 081  with a grade of B or better, or MAT 086 with a grade of C or better, or completion of Module 22 in MAT 089A  or MAT 089B , or satisfactory score on the mathematics assessment.
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - SCI; Meets CTE - M&S.