PHY 401 : Earth Science and Astronomy

Prerequisites: Senior Standing

This course is split into two parts. The first part is an introductory course in astronomy covering basic astronomical tools and measurements, the solar system, stars, and galaxies. Moreover, the course offers a brief history of the universe, its age, and its fate. The second part of the course studies the Earth in depth. Topics covered include earth structure, plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes, and energy sources.