ASTR 3470

Science and Controversy in Astronomy

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Course Description

Discipline(s): Science & Society / Chemical, Mathematical, and Physical Universe

Open to non-science students. Investigates controversial topics in science and pseudo-science from the astronomer's perspective. Analyzes methods of science and the nature of scientific evidence, and their implications for unresolved astrophysical problems. Topics include extraterrestrial life, UFO's, astrology, the Moon landing, and others.


  • Matthew Pryal

     Rating

    3.00

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.80

     Sections

    1

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025