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    Mar 28, 2024  
American University Catalog 2018-2019 
    
American University Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHYS-220 Astronomy FA5 (3)


Theories of the formation of the universe, its structure and evolution over time. Stars, planets, and galaxies are born and change over the years; supernovae, neutron stars, pulsars, black holes, quasars, and solar systems are formed. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Restriction: Completion of the University Mathematics Requirement, or concurrent enrollment in MATH-170  or MATH-211  or STAT-202  or STAT-203 . Registration not allowed in both PHYS-220 and PHYS-160 . Note: Students may not receive credit toward a degree for both PHYS-220 and PHYS-160 .