AST 201Discovering Astronomy
AST · Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences · 3 credits
Description
This course is a non-calculus based introduction to astronomy. It explores the wonders of the universe using observations from space and from the ground. It covers the solar system, stars and their evolution (black holes, white dwarfs…), galaxies and cosmology (the Big-Bang…). The course will include an observing night to discover the night sky, readings, and some elementary observations. Not open to physics students.
Common questions about AST 201
What is AST 201 at NDU?
AST 201 Discovering Astronomy is a 3-credit course at Notre Dame University – Louaize (NDU), in the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences. This course is a non-calculus based introduction to astronomy. It explores the wonders of the universe using observations from space and from the ground. It covers the solar system, stars and their evolution (black holes, white dwarfs…), galaxies and cosmology (the Big-Bang…).
How many credits is AST 201?
AST 201 Discovering Astronomy is worth 3 credits at NDU.