THE PHYSICAL UNIVERSE

ASTRON 200

Course Description

Modern astrophysics involves applying physical principles to understand astronomical phenomena. Includes the solar system, stars, nebulae, galaxies, and cosmology, with emphasis on origins and evolution. Some nighttime observation with telescopes required.

Prerequisties

PHYSICS 201 , PHYSICS 207 , PHYSICS 247 or MATH 222

Satisfies

ASTRON 104 and ASTRON 103

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

3.08

-7.89% from Historical

Completion Rate

77.78%

-19.64% from Historical

A Rate

72.22%

53.47% from Historical

Class Size

-42.25% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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ALEXANDRE LAZARIAN

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3.3

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