ASTR 1220

Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe

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Course Description

Discipline(s): Chemical, Mathematical, and Physical Universe

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.


  • Shazrene Mohamed

     Rating

    3.33

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

     Sections

    1

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

  • Matthew Pryal

     Rating

    4.26

     Difficulty

    2.44

     GPA

    3.42

     Sections

    2

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026