S403 | Astronomy
Course Description
An introduction to Astronomy, this class will focus on the application of physics to the study of the universe. Intended for highly motivated students interested in science, this class expects students to think critically as well as to make use of mathematical reasoning in the solving and creation of problems related to astronomical phenomena. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of Algebra II concepts. This course will also teach and apply trigonometry and logarithms to astronomy problems. Topics may include: the history of observational astronomy, building a simple telescope and trips to observatories to study the night sky; celestial navigation; stellar evolution from how stars are born to supernovae; black holes; the large scale structure of the cosmos; space-based astronomy and astronomy in the news.
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State ID#: 03004 Department: Science Grade Level:11, 12 Credits: 10.0 Alternate Credits: Class Type: Core Academic Pre/Co-Requisites: Physics and Chemistry Recommended prerequisites: Algebra 2 |
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