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metropolitan college academic
courses undergraduate
courses
astronomy
| Astronomy Undergraduate Courses |
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| MET AS 105 Survey of the Universe (N) |
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Primarily
for non-science majors, but science majors may also take AS 105
for credit. Historical development of astronomy and observational
methods. The origin and evolution of the universe, stars, pulsars,
neutron stars, planets, and the possibility of extraterrestrial
life in our galaxy. Use of the observatory. (4 cr.) |
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| MET AS 117 Bioastronomy: Cosmic Evolution and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life (N) |
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Primarily for non-science
majors, but science majors may also take AS 117 for credit. Cosmic
evolution from origin of the universe to formation of stars and
planets like our own. Covers origin of life and its slow evolution
toward higher intelligence; possibilities for communication with
other advanced civilizations; and interstellar travel and the colonization
of the galaxy. Observatory use. (4 cr.) |
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