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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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Class Number
5876
Type
LEC
Days
M
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Dec 08, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $609.56 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
5877
Type
LEC
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Sep 09, 2025 to Dec 09, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $609.56 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
5878
Type
LEC
Days
W
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Sep 10, 2025 to Dec 10, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $609.56 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
5879
Type
LEC
Days
F
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 12, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $609.56 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
5880
Type
LEC
Days
Sa
Time
9:30AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Sep 13, 2025 to Dec 13, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $609.56 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5891
Type
LEC
Days
F
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jan 09, 2026 to Apr 17, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $609.56 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
5888
Type
LEC
Days
M
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jan 12, 2026 to Apr 13, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $609.56 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
5889
Type
LEC
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jan 13, 2026 to Apr 14, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $609.56 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
5890
Type
LEC
Days
Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jan 15, 2026 to Apr 16, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $609.56 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
1473
Type
LEC
Days
M, W
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
May 04, 2026 to Jun 17, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $609.56 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
1476
Type
LEC
Days
M, W
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
May 04, 2026 to Jun 17, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $609.56 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
1477
Type
LEC
Days
T, Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
May 05, 2026 to Jun 16, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $609.56 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
1474
Type
LEC
Days
M, W
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jun 22, 2026 to Aug 10, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $609.56 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
1475
Type
LEC
Days
M, W
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jun 22, 2026 to Aug 10, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $609.56 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
1478
Type
LEC
Days
T, Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jun 23, 2026 to Aug 04, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $609.56 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