College of Chemistry Course Guide

ASTRO C10/L&S C70U - Introduction to General Astronomy (4 Units)

(Taken from the UC Berkeley Course Guide)

Course Overview

Summary

A description of modern astronomy with emphasis on the structure and evolution of stars, galaxies, and the Universe. Additional topics optionally discussed include quasars, pulsars, black holes, and extraterrestrial communication, etc. Individual instructor's synopses available from the department.

Prerequisites

None

Students will receive no credit for 10 after taking 7A or 7B.

Workload

Coursework

Time Commitment

3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week.

Additional Comments and Tips

This course is also offered in the summer as ASTRO 10.




UC Berkeley Course Guide