ASTR& 115 — Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmos
NS- This Astronomy course is intended for non-science majors as an introduction to the foundations and current theories of the science of the universe. Black holes, time travel, the Big Bang, and dark matter, will be among the subjects studied. Through various methods students will assess the human understanding of our Universe and analyze the many models created to explain the creation, existence, and end of our Universe. Emphasis will be placed on contemporary scientific theories to include the theory of relativity, quantum theory, and current observations. This class will cover the material without the use of intensive mathematics.