Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies - NAS 132 at Central Virginia Community College


         
 
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NAS 132 - Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies
Introduces astronomy of the stars, including the Sun, celestial objects, stellar formation and death and cosmology, and the study of the universe as a whole. Includes discussions of the development of astronomy through the ages, recent discoveries and experience with the types of mathematical principles employed and the astronomical observational skills essential for an understanding of the fundamental principles of astronomy and cosmology. Assignments require fluency in arithmetic, unit conversion, basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. This course is cross-listed with PHY 142. Credit will not be awarded for both.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits

Schedule at Central Virginia Community College

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Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
43741 NAS 132-01WA 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-01-13 Virtual ER
Students should log into this Canvas course on the first day of classes. E-mail instructor at @centralvirginia.edu using your CVCC e-mail account with questions.
43742 NAS 132-01WL 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-01-13 Virtual ER
Students should log into this Canvas course on the first day of classes. E-mail instructor at @centralvirginia.edu using your CVCC e-mail account with questions.
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