Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies - NAS 132 at Tidewater 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 Tidewater Community College
Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
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52211 | NAS 132-D01B | 4 | M W |
9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m. |
2024-08-26 | Virginia Beach Campus | P |
This section does satisfy the veteran residency requirement. |
Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
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45526 | NAS 132-D02B | 4 | Tu Th |
2:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m. |
2025-01-13 | Virginia Beach Campus | P |
45528 | NAS 132-L02B | 0 | Th |
11:00 a.m.-1:50 p.m. |
2025-01-13 | Virginia Beach Campus | P |
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