Modern astronomy--central theme will be modern science's attempt to understand the nature and origin of the universe at large, including the matter and radiation that make it up. Specific topics include stars, exotic stellar objects (white dwarfs, red giants, neutron stars and black holes), supernova explosions, the origin of atomic elements, galaxies, giant radio sources, quasars, clusters of galaxies, the fabric of space and time, and Big Bang cosmology.
This noncredit class meets with a regular University of Utah credit course.
Online book and material fees may be added up until the first week of class. Students may opt out during the first two weeks of class. For more information, visit the Campus Store Inclusive Access Program's webpage. If you opt out, you will be responsible for obtaining the course materials yourself for the course.
Questions? Call Academic Programs at 801-585-9963 or use our online form.
The course fee covers digital course materials through the Instant Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login
Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
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01/06/25 - 04/22/25 | TTh | 9:10 am -10:30 am | JAMES FLETCHER BLDG 101 |
Instructor: DENNIS SOLDIN
Questions? Call Academic Programs at 801-585-9963 or use our online form.