SPST440 - Stars and Galaxies

Course Details

Course Code: SPST440 Course ID: 4960 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate

This course is designed to familiarize students with celestial objects found beyond the Solar System. Students learn about the origin and evolution of stars and galaxies. Topics covered in the course include main sequence stars, red giants, white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes. Galaxy classification is also considered. Students have the opportunity to use the new APUS remote observatory for celestial observations.

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration04/28/2025 - 10/03/2025 Course Dates10/06/2025 - 11/30/2025 Start Month October SessionFall 2025 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration06/30/2025 - 11/28/2025 Course Dates12/01/2025 - 01/25/2026 Start Month December SessionFall 2025 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration07/28/2025 - 01/02/2026 Course Dates01/05/2026 - 03/01/2026 Start Month January SessionWinter 2026 Session B Weeks8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.