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Astronomy course covers topics such as our solar system, the laws of motion and gravity, the atomic nucleus, stars, black holes, and galaxies. Students will learn to explain physical principles relevant to the solar system and its formation, as well as those relevant to the search for extrasolar planets. They will also learn to use quantitative reasoning to determine relationships between physical quantities in astronomy. Mentors in this course help students see how advances in technology are enabling new astronomical discoveries every day. Students explore cosmology and the concepts of light and matter that illuminate the universe’s mysteries, take a tour of the planets and other objects in our solar system, and discover the quest for more “Goldilocks planets” like Earth. In the process, they learn about the elements that comprise our solar system and the life-sustaining traits that make Earth unique. By completing this course, students awaken to a new level of understanding about humanity’s place in the universe and the role of technology in expanding astronomy’s horizons. They feel empowered to “think big” on a larger scale than ever before. 5 hours estimated. 1 credit.

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In order to be reviewed as a laboratory science, we will need a list of laboratory experiments completed for this course and number of hours students spend doing laboratory assignments each week.

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Online / Virtual