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PHYS 1312 General Astronomy (3)
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Stellar astronomy is emphasized. Topics include a study of the sun, the properties of stars, star clusters, nebulae, interstellar gas and dust, the Milky Way Galaxy, and external galaxies. This course is cross-listed as Physics 1412. The student may register for either Physics 1312 or Physics 1412, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4002015103
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
