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ASTR 101 - Astronomy

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A course for the general student covering the historical development of astronomy, the solar system and its formation, stars and their evolution, galaxies, and cosmology. Additional topics include fundamental forces in nature, nuclear reactions, origin of the elements, atomic spectra, and black holes. If ASTR 111 is also taken, the courses will satisfy the LAC Laboratory Science requirement. No credit given to students who have credit for ASTR 105. Fall and Spring.