ASTR 305 - Frontiers in Astronomy

Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours

A survey of recent developments in astronomy and how these breakthroughs are made: the discovery of planets orbiting other stars; the explosive deaths of stars and the creation of neutron stars and black holes; and the study of the origin and fate of the Universe, including the search to understand dark matter and dark energy. Satisfies GE, Area B3 (Specific Emphasis in Natural Sciences).

Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): ASTR 100 or another course in Astronomy.