This course, which is intended for students with limited mathematical background, covers topics selected from solar astronomy, stellar astronomy and astrophysics, galactic astronomy, and cosmology. Satisfies the nonlaboratory science reguirement. This course, aimed at non-science majors, covers physical descriptions of the planets, the natural satellites, the Sun, asteroids and comets.
Emphasis is on recent information from landers and fly-by probes.
Satisfies the nonlaboratory science reguirement. 108 Observational Astronomy Topics for this course, aimed at the non-science major, include the observation, structure, and evolution of stars, nebulae, and galaxies. Emphasis is on observation using modern instrumentation at the Guilford College MicroObservatory and the Three College Observatory. Satisfies the laboratory science reguirement. This course is a background course for students planning to do research in astronomy.