AST 111 deals with
the objects and techniques of astronomical investigations.
Our specific
learning goals are:
1) To be able to identify key
concepts in the sciences to provide a broad perspective on the human condition.
2) To be able to recognize and
explain the scientific method, and evaluate scientific information.
3) To be able to characterize
the appearance and motion of celestial objects.
4) To be able to identify the
key conceptual advances (and associated figures) in the history of astronomy.
5) To understand the
relationship between light, matter, and energy in an astronomical context.
6) To understand the content,
formation and evolution of our Solar System.