Introduction to Astronomy

LMSC-231

This introductory course begins with a brief overview of the development of astronomy from ancient times to the present. Then, the course advances to cover major topics in modern astronomy, including telescopes, the solar system, stellar evolution, galaxies, the large-scale structure of the universe, and cosmology. The coursework requires very basic physics and mathematics knowledge, which are needed to better understand astronomy concepts. Students will be able to relate astronomy topics to music concepts, allowing them to understand on a deeper level how apparently unrelated topics are connected.

Credits
3
Prerequisites
LENG-111
Required Of
None
Electable By
All
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Department
LART
Course Chair
Marcela Castillo Rama
Courses may not be offered at the listed locations or taught by the listed faculty for every semester. Consult my.berklee.edu to find course information for a specific semester.