Course title

Astronomy

Pre-requisite

3 previous science credits

Course description

A study of the cosmos is offered in this course. Topics include: planets, comets and asteroids in our solar system, galaxies, life and death of stars, theories on the evolution of the universe, instruction on the dynamics and viewing of constellations in the night sky, space flight, history of the Sun, and the Moon, and possibility of life elsewhere. Mathematics is a minor but necessary component of the course.

School country

United States

School state

Texas

School city

Spring

High school

The Woodlands High School

School / district Address

6101 Research Forest Drive

School zip code

77381

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • LGEO
  • Geology

Approved date

Expected grade level

12th

Online / Virtual

No