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Oct 23, 2026
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NATS 1001 - Astronomy
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This course will provide an introduction to understanding the universe. Topics include spaceship earth, the nature of light and motion, the solar system, and the life and death of stars. It also includes coverage of current topics in astronomy. This course is intended for non-science majors.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 03: Natural Sciences
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Understand the basic physical processes for objects in the universe, such as motion and light.
- Describe the physical processes that affect, create, and destroy astronomical phenomena.
- Explain the development of the present astronomical objects in the universe.
- Explain astronomical events in the sky in terms of astronomical processes.
- Evaluate societal issues from both an ethical and natural science perspective, ask questions about the evidence presented, and make informed judgments about science-related topics and policies.
- Work cooperatively and effectively in groups engaged in the processes of science.
- Describe how astronomers develop theories, how they collect and analyze data, and how they arrive at scientific conclusions.
- Perform simulations of physical processes.
- Analyze graphically-presented data.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Our Place in the Universe
- Physical Concepts for Astronomy
- Solar System
- Stars
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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