AST 135 - Beyond the Solar System.

MTH 111 with a grade of C (2.0) or better, or equivalent as determined by math placement test. (4) N/NL.

The nature of stars, black holes, luminous nebulae, supernovae, galaxies, and other cosmic phenomena. Foundations of modern cosmology ; exploration of spacetime, gravity, and building blocks of the universe. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.