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Course Description

This course will examine astronomical ideas both in relation to their times and in the light of current scientific theory and technical data. Application of the scientific method will be emphasized in evaluating these data and theories. Method of collection and analysis of data will be presented to help the nontechnical student in asking fundamental questions about scientific theories. Topics covered include cosmology, origin of the stars and galaxies, evolution of stars, the solar system, exobiology, death of stars, stellar remnants and the age of the universe.

Notes

On-campus exam requirement for online offerings: For online sections of this course, your midterm and final exam will be written in person at the Toronto Metropolitan University campus. If you live more than 100 km from the TMU campus, you may arrange to write your exam off-campus using an approved off-campus invigilation service. Details on your exam date and how to arrange off-campus invigilation can be found on the Exams for Online Courses webpage.

Requisites

Not available to Engineering students.

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Course Sections

Class Number
5967
Type
LEC
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Sep 08, 2026 to Oct 27, 2026
Type
LEC
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Nov 07, 2026
Type
LEC
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Nov 10, 2026 to Dec 01, 2026
Type
LEC
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Dec 12, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
  • Downtown
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $621.65 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5968
Type
LEC
Days
W
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Sep 09, 2026 to Oct 28, 2026
Type
LEC
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Nov 07, 2026
Type
LEC
Days
W
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Nov 11, 2026 to Dec 02, 2026
Type
LEC
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Dec 12, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
  • Downtown
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $621.65 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5966
Type
LEC
Days
M
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Sep 14, 2026 to Oct 26, 2026
Type
LEC
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Nov 07, 2026
Type
LEC
Days
M
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Nov 09, 2026 to Dec 07, 2026
Type
LEC
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Dec 12, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $621.65 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5978
Type
LEC
Days
M
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jan 18, 2027 to Mar 01, 2027
Type
LEC
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Mar 13, 2027
Type
LEC
Days
M
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Mar 15, 2027 to Apr 12, 2027
Type
LEC
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Apr 24, 2027
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
  • Downtown
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $621.65 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5979
Type
LEC
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jan 19, 2027 to Mar 02, 2027
Type
LEC
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Mar 13, 2027
Type
LEC
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Mar 16, 2027 to Apr 13, 2027
Type
LEC
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Apr 24, 2027
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
  • Downtown
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $621.65 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5980
Type
LEC
Days
Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jan 21, 2027 to Mar 04, 2027
Type
LEC
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Mar 13, 2027
Type
LEC
Days
Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Mar 18, 2027 to Apr 15, 2027
Type
LEC
Days
Sa
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Apr 24, 2027
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
  • Downtown
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $621.65 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
1504
Type
LEC
Days
M, W
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
May 10, 2027 to Jun 23, 2027
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $621.65 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
1506
Type
LEC
Days
T, Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
May 11, 2027 to Jun 22, 2027
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $621.65 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
1505
Type
LEC
Days
M, W
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jun 28, 2027 to Aug 11, 2027
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $621.65 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information