PHYS 215 - Introduction to Astronomy

Celestial mechanics; the solar system; stellar measurement; stellar magnitudes and spectra; galaxies; cosmology, Light and Telescopes, Parallaxes, Early and Modern History of Astronomy including contributions of Arab and Muslim Scientists.

Credits: 3-0-3 Level: 200 Offered: F,S Type: Elective

Prerequisites: None

Celestial mechanics; the solar system; stellar measurement; stellar magnitudes and spectra; galaxies; cosmology, Light and Telescopes, Parallaxes, Early and Modern History of Astronomy including contributions of Arab and Muslim Scientists.

Prerequisites: None

Course Resources

Course Syllabus & Policy

• PHYS 215 Syllabus & Homework - Term 202
• PHYS 215 Syllabus & Homework - Term 251

Textbooks & References

• Arabic Astronomy Resource

Homework & Assignments

• Chapter 6 - Questions and Answers
• Chapter 7 - Key Solutions
• Chapter 8 - Key Solutions
• Chapter 9 - Questions and Answers
• Chapter 10 - Questions and Answers
• Chapter 15 - Questions and Answers
• Chapter 18 - Questions and Answers

Exams & Solutions

• Major Exam 1 - Review Test Submission (Term 222)
• Major Exam 2 (Chapters 7-11) - Review Test Submission (Term 222)

Quizzes & Solutions

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Lecture Notes

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Computational Materials

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