(428) ASTRONOMY Semester course - 2 credits Open to: 10-12
This course is offered to all students interested in exploring humankind’s current knowledge of the universe. Topics will range from local phenomena such as seasons, eclipses, and tides, to the most grand and mysterious objects known to us, including black holes and supernovae. In addition to the usual classroom activities and nightly assignments, students will explore astronomy through computer simulations, small research projects and papers. Regular observing nights (optional) with state-of-the-art telescopes are planned for those who want to explore the night sky firsthand. Astronomy is offered to the student wanting a non-mathematical yet intellectually challenging science course.