History of the Universe (HOU-UF)
HOU-UF 101 History of The Universe (4 Credits)
Typically offered all terms
Students in History of the Universe examine science as a way of looking at
the world. They learn about the nature of the universe and about changes in
the universe over time, including the origin and development of stars,
galaxies, planetary systems, and the universe itself, as well as study of
the earth and the development of life on earth and in the universe. The
course traces the development of western scientific thought from the work
of Aristotle, Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo to the discoveries
of Newton, Darwin, Curie, Einstein and Hubble, among others. The course
seeks to give students an understanding not only of modern science, but
also of its development and of the methods, strengths and limitations of
science and the scientific method. This course satisfies the requirement in
Physical Science.
Grading: FAS Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: No
HOU-UF 9101 History of The Universe (4 Credits)
Students in History of the Universe examine science as a way of looking at
the world. They learn about the nature of the universe and about changes in
the universe over time, including the origin and development of stars,
galaxies, planetary systems, and the universe itself, as well as study of
the earth and the development of life on earth and in the universe. The
course traces the development of western scientific thought from the work
of Aristotle, Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo to the discoveries
of Newton, Darwin, Curie, Einstein and Hubble, among others. The course
seeks to give students an understanding not only of modern science, but
also of its development and of the methods, strengths and limitations of
science and the scientific method.
Grading: FAS Graded
Repeatable for additional credit: No