May 20, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

PHY 1403 - Introductory Astronomy


4 Credits

A descriptive course in astronomy including its historical developments, current understandings, and empirical methods. Emphasis is placed upon Earth and its local surroundings. Topics include the formation of the Earth and the solar system, Earth’s relative motions, geological processes, and atmosphere dynamics.