ASTR 1220

Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe

Course Description

A study of stars, star formation, and evolution primarily for non-science majors. Topics include light, atoms, and modern observing technologies; origin of the chemical elements; supernovae, pulsars, neutron stars, and black holes; structure and evolution of our galaxy; nature of other galaxies; active galaxies and quasars; expanding universe, cosmology, the big bang, and the early universe.


  • Matthew Pryal

     Rating

    4.21

     Difficulty

    2.38

     GPA

    3.42

     Sections

    3

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

  • Maryam Modjaz

     Rating

    3.67

     Difficulty

    1.00

     GPA

    3.83

     Sections

    2

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

  • Shazrene Mohamed

     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

     Sections

    2

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025