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AST 1002 - Astronomy

College Credits: 3
Requirements Met: AATR, GE, GEC
General Education Area: Group 2 Science
Prerequisite(s): MAT 1033  with a C or better or score out on appropriate placement test.
This course provides a comprehensive look at modern astronomy, emphasizing the use of the scientific method and the application of physical laws to understand the universe including earth and its environment. Throughout this course, students will develop the ability to discern scientific knowledge from non-scientific information by using critical thinking.


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