PHYS 108 Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies and the Big Bang

A study of the nature and evolution of stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole. Confrontation of theory with observational data from many telescopes and spacecraft is stressed throughout. Specifically intended for those who have not previously studied physics. Requires only high school algebra and trigonometry. Not open to students with credit for PHYS 131 or PHYS 151 or PHYS 208.