EARTH 051: Astronomy

9 - 12
Provider: BYU Independent Study
Instructor-guided learning
In this course, students investigate the history of astronomy and naked-eye observations. They examine the formation and evolution of the universe, stars, galaxies, and planets; use spectroscopic data to calculate the properties of stars and galaxies; and design engineering solutions to ease the difficulties of human exploration.

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BYU Independent Study

BYU Independent Study

Brigham Young University Independent Study (BYU IS) offers a variety of rigorous, accredited online courses for middle and high school students. Subjects include: all core subjects, foreign languages, beginning musical instruments, career exploration, and AP courses. These self-paced, asynchronous courses are taught by certified instructors, feature engaging, interactive content, include proctored online testing from home, and can provide an official, accredited transcript.

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Course Information

Instruction Type
Instructor-guided learning

Subject Areas

Science