Courses
GTSC2005 Astronomy for the 21st Century (3 units)
- Medium of Instruction:
- English
This course aims to provide students with basic scientific understanding and appreciation of the wonder of the universe. It introduces the students to the study of phenomena outside the confines of the Earth and explores the relationship between humanity and the cosmos. Students will learn to think like a scientist and use the scientific method not only to answer questions in this course but also help them make decisions in their life. They will also explore how astronomy has influenced the society and everyday life, shaped the world views from ancient to modern times and contributed to the development of modern technology.