Texas A&M International University

ASTR 1312

Stellar Astronomy

Three semester hours (SP/SS)

An introductory survey of stellar properties and life cycles, H-R Diagrams, as well as galaxies and Hubble’s Law. Instrumentation techniques used to collect astronomical data is discussed in addition to topics from cosmology including General Relativity theory and the Big Bang theory. May be taken independently from ASTR 1311. Designed to fulfill laboratory science core curriculum requirements. Must be taken concurrently with ASTR 1112. Carries no credit towards a major or minor in Physics. Prerequisite: MATH 1316 or permission of instructor.