SCHC 115 H01 17485

NatScience, SCI

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Astronomy is the study of the universe we live in. As such, it encompasses an enormous range of subjects and even touches upon the very basis of our existence.  Astronomy is the oldest science, and yet there could truly be no better time to study astronomy than right now. Modern technological advances in astronomical instruments have caused a revolution in our understanding of the universe during the past few decades.  This course gives an overview of these observations in an attempt to understand them in terms of simple physical principles.  We will visit both the solar system and the more distant objects, i.e. stars, interstellar matter, galaxies and more. The course also addresses the age-old question: Are we alone? The level of mathematics needed is fairly simple. Students will need to use only basic algebra; no knowledge of calculus will be required.