Spring 2025 Astronomy UN1836 section 001

STARS AND ATOMS

Call Number 14275
Day & Time
Location
TR 1:10pm-2:25pm
To be announced
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor James H Applegate
Type LECTURE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description Prerequisites: recommended preparation: a working knowledge of high school algebra. What is the origin of the chemical elements? This course addresses this question, starting from understanding atoms, and then going on to look at how how atoms make stars and how stars make atoms. The grand finale is a history of the evolution of the chemical elements throughout time, starting from the Big Bang and ending with YOU. You cannot enroll in ASTR W1836 in addition to ASTR BC1754 or ASTR W1404 and receive credit for both.
Web Site Vergil
Department Astronomy
Enrollment 80 students (80 max) as of 9:05AM Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Status Full
Subject Astronomy
Number UN1836
Section 001
Division Interfaculty
Open To Barnard College, Columbia College, Engineering:Undergraduate, Global Programs, General Studies, Journalism, Professional Studies
Section key 20251ASTR1836W001