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Course Listing for Astronomy

A student majoring in astronomy should see a Tyler Junior College faculty advisor for
help in completing a degree plan.

PHYS 1411 Introduction to Astronomy I (3-3) (4 credits) (CB4002015139)
An introduction to historical and obser-vational astronomy focusing specifically on the
members of our solar system and on basic observation skills and knowledge.

PHYS 1412 Introduction to Astronomy II (3-3) (4 credits) (CB4002015139)
An introduction to modern astronomy and basic observational techniques fo-cusing
on principles of stellar processes, types and evolution, galactic structures and cosmology
and methods and techniques of modern astronomical observation.