This course is a survey of astronomy covering the early history of science and astronomy, the scientific revolution, the birth of modern science and astronomy, the techniques and methods of modern astronomy, the sun, the stars, our galaxy, other galaxies, the large-scale structure of the universe and cosmology including the origin and evolution of the universe. It also includes aspects and applications of spectroscopy, atomic structure, optics, mechanics, gravitation and relativity. Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week. Four semester hours. A course primarily designed for students majoring in engineering and physical sciences.
Topics covered include classical mechanics, heat and waves.
Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week. Four semester hours. II A continuation of Physics 2425. Topics covered include fundamentals of electricity, magnetism and optics. Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week.