Course Details

Course Description

About The Instructor

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Course Details

Session, Dates: 1 (08/25/2014 - 12/13/2014)

Days: M W F

Time: 08:45 - 09:35 am

Location: Moon Campus

Room: John Jay 248

Seats Available: Course Full, Choose another

Credits: 3

Course Description

This course examines the nature and distribution of the stars and galaxies in the universe. Theories of Newton, Kepler, Einstein, and Hawking, among others, are reviewed to aid the student to understand the processes of star formation. Aspects of gravity, nuclear fusion, chemical evolution, radio astronomy, black holes, pulsars, and the Big Bang theory are discussed. The course also reviews and examines the properties and characteristics of the planetary bodies in the solar system. The potential uses of zero gravity environments for industrial purposes, the mining of planetary bodies, and space travel are discussed. Principles of scientific inquiry are integrated throughout the course.

About The Instructor

Kenneth A. LaSota, Ph.D.

For additional course information, First Class requirements, syllabus, etc., check the About The Instructor section for a link to a Faculty Website.