Course title

ASTRONOMY

Pre-requisite

Prerequisite: Chemistry and Secondary Math I

Course description

Why do stars twinkle? Is it possible to fall into a black hole? Will the sun ever stop shining? Since the first glimpse of the night sky; humans have been fascinated with the stars; planets; and the universe. This course introduces students to the study of astronomy; including its history and development; basic scientific laws of motion and gravity; the concepts of modern astronomy; and the methods used by astronomers to learn more about the universe. Additional topics include the solar system; the Milky Way and other galaxies; and the sun and stars. Using online tools; students examine the life cycle of stars; the properties of planets; and the exploration of space.

School Country

United States

School state

Utah

School city

Provo

High school

Timpview High School

School Address

3570 North Timpview Drive

School zip code

84604

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

10/22/2020

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

• LPHY
• Physics

Approved date

11/18/2020

Online / Virtual

No