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    Jan 30, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog
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PHYS 145 - Introduction to Astronomy [LAC-SC2]


A course for students interested in elementary astronomy. A survey of modern astronomy including the moon, planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole. The history and social implications of astronomy are also addressed.

Credits: 3

Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

gtPathways: SC2

Prerequisites: (MATH 112  and MATH 101 ) or MATH 113  or MATH 121  or MATH 221  or CALC Placement Score 121 or CALC Placement Score 221

Notes:
Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 145 and PHYS 146 .

This course was approved for gtPathways as of publication date. Changes can be made to approved gtPathways courses at any time; they are not catalog specific. The most accurate listing of courses approved for gtPathways can be found by using the Course Tags filter on the schedule in Workday.



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