Outcomes:

Understand and use the fundamental symbolic language of astronomy

Understand the fundamental composition and structure of matter; explain and predict its corresponding behavior

Use mathematics to understand and solve astronomy problems

Understand the nature and types of energy; explain and predict its interaction with matter

Understand the process of scientific inquiry and apply the scientific method in the laboratory

Apply concepts from astronomy to new situations in our lives

These are the outcomes for all our General Science courses and reflect the core goals of the class to provide greater insight and understanding of the processes of science by students in non-science programs. These outcomes can be achieved in almost any physics context from Cosmology to Electric Vehicles to Non-Destructive Testing. Depending on when you take this class you may find that the specific approach to astronomy varies dramatically as we seek to help you meet the outcomes articulated above.