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.
Instructors
Bradley Johnson
Fall 2026
mowefr 11:00am - 11:50am
Maryam Modjaz
Fall 2026
tuth 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Shazrene Mohamed
Fall 2026
mowefr 10:00am - 10:50am