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AST 10200 Exploration of Astronomy

(3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
Offered: F,W,S
This one-semester introductory astronomy course explores our solar system, the stars and their evolution, the various types, composition and evolution of galaxies, the structure of the universe and cosmology.  This course meets the Michigan Transfer Agreement requirement of a science course without a laboratory, or taken with AST 10300 , will also count as a science course with a laboratory. Prerequisite:  MTH 12002 , MTH 12500 , or MTH 20601 ; or placement into MTH 12000  or MTH 13000  or higher. (Science credit)