PCS 181
Introduction to Astronomy
This course will examine astronomical ideas both in relation to their times and in the light of current scientific theory and technical data. Application of the scientific method will be emphasized in evaluating these data and theories. Method of collection and analysis of data will be presented to help the nontechnical student in asking fundamental questions about scientific theories. Topics covered include cosmology, origin of the stars and galaxies, evolution of stars, the solar system, exobiology, death of stars, stellar remnants and the age of the universe.
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PCS 181 Reviews (5)
5.0
  • Birdy
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very fun course to learn about astronomy.
1 people found this review helpful.
2024-05-01 20:33:47.874807
5.0
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took it chang hellah light and interesting
1 people found this review helpful.
2024-05-01 22:56:43.881415
4.0
  • Birdy
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Course content is really boring. Course will only be bird if you like this type of content or you put a good amount of time studying they powepoints.
0 people found this review helpful.
2024-05-04 16:55:41.585103
4.0
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Not the easiest course but if you put the time in to watch the lectures and show up to class you can do well
1 people found this review helpful.
2024-08-01 23:28:11.387254
3.0
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Make sure u have a good prof. I had Dr. Yuan and I was struggling so bad. but i also heard alot of the other physics profs are bad so maybe i got lucky.
1 people found this review helpful.
2024-12-16 21:37:51.080483
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60% of people found this course birdy.

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60% of people recommend this course.

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80% of people found this course useful.

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