Introductory Astronomy
- Subject
- Physical Science (PSC)
- Course Designator
- PSC.101
- Academic Dean
- Assistant Vice President of Academic Services, Dean of Arts & Sciences
- Last Offered
- 2021WI
- Official Course Description
An introduction to astronomy for students who desire a basic understanding of the solar system and the universe. Topics include: historical astronomy, exploration of space, stellar evolution, solar system, galaxies, and the universe. Laboratory work includes individual student use of a telescope.
Upcoming Offerings
Below is a list of the planned PSC.101 course sections for this semester and near future. The seat availability shown below is not updated in real time and may be out of date. Please keep in mind that course sections may be cancelled, changed, or otherwise altered before the course section start date.
2021 Summer (May-August)2 course sections
| Section Name | Synonym | Location | Meeting Info | Instructor | Seats Available | Academic Credits | Billing Credits | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Section Name PSC.101.W01 | Synonym 63826 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info May 24 – August 13Online CourseWEBOnline ONLINE LabWEBOnline ONLINE | Instructor Jonathon Miller, Tyler Foraker | Seats Available 0 of 25 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info Registration is closed for this section.Students are not expected to purchase a telescope. Additional fees: $25.00 Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.W02 | Synonym 64711 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info May 24 – August 13Online CourseWEBOnline ONLINE LabWEBOnline ONLINE | Instructor Tyler Foraker, Jonathon Miller | Seats Available 19 of 25 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info Students are not expected to purchase a telescope.Additional fees: $25.00 Buy books |
2021 Fall (August-December)3 course sections
| Section Name | Synonym | Location | Meeting Info | Instructor | Seats Available | Academic Credits | Billing Credits | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Section Name PSC.101.M01A | Synonym 64308 | Location Mt Pleasant | Meeting Info August 30 – December 17LectureMonday, Wednesday 5:00 PM – 6:25 PMHerbert D. Doan Center for Science & Health Technologies Classroom 214 LabMonday 6:30 PM – 8:20 PMHerbert D. Doan Center for Science & Health Technologies Physics Lab 206 | Instructor Adam VanDyke | Seats Available 11 of 15 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info Students are not expected to purchase a telescope.Additional fees: $25.00 Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.M01B | Synonym 64309 | Location Mt Pleasant | Meeting Info August 30 – December 17LectureMonday, Wednesday 5:00 PM – 6:25 PMHerbert D. Doan Center for Science & Health Technologies Classroom 214 LabWednesday 6:30 PM – 8:20 PMHerbert D. Doan Center for Science & Health Technologies Physics Lab 206 | Instructor Adam VanDyke | Seats Available 13 of 15 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info Students are not expected to purchase a telescope.Additional fees: $25.00 Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.W01 | Synonym 64228 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info August 30 – December 17Online CourseWEBOnline ONLINE LabWEBOnline ONLINE | Instructor To Be Announced | Seats Available 5 of 24 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info Students are not expected to purchase a telescope.Additional fees: $25.00 Buy books |