Introductory Astronomy
- Subject
- Physical Science (PSC)
- Course Designator
- PSC.101
- Academic Dean
- Assistant Vice President of Academic Services, Dean of Arts & Sciences
- Last Offered
- 2022FA
- 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 The seat availability shown below is not updated in real time and may be out of date.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.
2022 Fall (Aug.-Dec.)5 course sections
| Section Name | Synonym | Location | Meeting Info | Instructor | Seats Available | Academic Credits | Billing Credits | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Section Name PSC.101.M01A | Synonym 66501 | Location Mt Pleasant | Meeting Info August 29 – December 16LectureMonday, 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 2 of 24 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info Additional fees: $25.00Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.M01B | Synonym 66502 | Location Mt Pleasant | Meeting Info August 29 – December 16LectureMonday, 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 22 of 24 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info Additional fees: $25.00Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.W01 | Synonym 66297 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info August 29 – December 16Online CourseWEBOnline ONLINE LabWEBOnline ONLINE | Instructor Tyler Foraker, Jonathon Miller | Seats Available 5 of 24 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info PSC.101 WEB will be run completely online labs included. An attempt will be made to host an optional evening sky viewing at some point in the semester. Your instructor will communicate with you more on this topic once the semester begins. Students are not expected to purchase a telescope.Additional fees: $25.00 Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.W02 | Synonym 66298 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info August 29 – December 16Online CourseWEBOnline ONLINE LabWEBOnline ONLINE | Instructor Tyler Foraker, Jonathon Miller | Seats Available 4 of 24 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info PSC.101 WEB will be run completely online labs included. An attempt will be made to host an optional evening sky viewing at some point in the semester. Your instructor will communicate with you more on this topic once the semester begins. Students are not expected to purchase a telescope.Additional fees: $25.00 Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.W03 | Synonym 66299 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info August 29 – December 16Online CourseWEBOnline ONLINE LabWEBOnline ONLINE | Instructor Tyler Foraker, Jonathon Miller | Seats Available 16 of 24 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info PSC.101 WEB will be run completely online labs included. An attempt will be made to host an optional evening sky viewing at some point in the semester. Your instructor will communicate with you more on this topic once the semester begins. Students are not expected to purchase a telescope.Additional fees: $25.00 Buy books |
2023 Winter (Jan.-May)4 course sections
| Section Name | Synonym | Location | Meeting Info | Instructor | Seats Available | Academic Credits | Billing Credits | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Section Name PSC.101.M01A | Synonym 67714 | Location Mt Pleasant | Meeting Info January 9 – May 5LectureThursday 6:00 PM – 8:55 PMHerbert D. Doan Center for Science & Health Technologies Classroom 214 LabTuesday 7:00 PM – 8:45 PMHerbert D. Doan Center for Science & Health Technologies Physics Lab 206 | Instructor Adam VanDyke | Seats Available 6 of 12 | 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 67715 | Location Mt Pleasant | Meeting Info January 9 – May 5LectureThursday 6:00 PM – 8:55 PMHerbert D. Doan Center for Science & Health Technologies Classroom 214 LabTuesday 4:30 PM – 6:15 PMHerbert D. Doan Center for Science & Health Technologies Physics Lab 206 | Instructor Adam VanDyke | Seats Available 9 of 12 | 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 67716 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info January 9 – May 5Online CourseWEBOnline ONLINE LabWEBOnline ONLINE | Instructor Jonathon Miller, Tyler Foraker | Seats Available 0 of 24 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info Registration is closed for this section.PSC.101 WEB will be run completely online labs included. An attempt will be made to host an optional evening sky viewing at some point in the semester. Your instructor will communicate with you more on this topic once the semester begins. Students are not expected to purchase a telescope. Additional fees: $25.00 Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.W02 | Synonym 67717 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info January 9 – May 5Online CourseWEBOnline ONLINE LabWEBOnline ONLINE | Instructor Jonathon Miller, Tyler Foraker | Seats Available 14 of 24 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info PSC.101 WEB will be run completely online labs included. An attempt will be made to host an optional evening sky viewing at some point in the semester. Your instructor will communicate with you more on this topic once the semester begins. Students are not expected to purchase a telescope.Additional fees: $25.00 Buy books |