Introductory Astronomy
- Subject
- Physical Science (PSC)
- Course Designator
- PSC.101
- Academic Dean
- Assistant Vice President of Academic Services, Dean of Arts & Sciences
- Last Offered
- 2020FA
- 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 The seat availability shown below is not updated in real time and may be out of date.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.
2020 Fall (August-December)6 course sections
| Section Name | Synonym | Location | Meeting Info | Instructor | Seats Available | Academic Credits | Billing Credits | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Section Name PSC.101.M01A | Synonym 61887 | Location Mt Pleasant | Meeting Info August 31 – December 18LectureMonday, 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 12 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info Some class sessions may be conducted remotely.Additional fees: $25.00 Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.M01B | Synonym 61888 | Location Mt Pleasant | Meeting Info August 31 – December 18LectureMonday, 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 3 of 12 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info Some class sessions may be conducted remotely.Additional fees: $25.00 Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.V01 | Synonym 62199 | Location Other Locations | Meeting Info August 31 – December 18LectureMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday 12:58 PM – 1:58 PMMARL Room 103 103 LabThursday, Friday 12:58 PM – 1:58 AMMARL Room 103 103 | Instructor Paula McElroy | Seats Available 6 of 24 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info Additional fees: $25.00Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.W01 | Synonym 61889 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info August 31 – December 18Online CourseLab | 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.Additional fees: $25.00 Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.W02 | Synonym 61890 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info August 31 – December 18Online CourseLab | 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.Additional fees: $25.00 Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.W03 | Synonym 61891 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info August 31 – December 18Online CourseLab | Instructor Adam VanDyke | Seats Available 8 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.Additional fees: $25.00 Buy books |
2021 Winter (January-May)3 course sections
| Section Name | Synonym | Location | Meeting Info | Instructor | Seats Available | Academic Credits | Billing Credits | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Section Name PSC.101.M01A | Synonym 63187 | Location Mt Pleasant | Meeting Info January 11 – May 7LectureThursday 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 8 of 8 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info Additional fees: $25.00Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.M01B | Synonym 63188 | Location Mt Pleasant | Meeting Info January 11 – May 7LectureThursday 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 3 of 8 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info Additional fees: $25.00Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.W01 | Synonym 62823 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info January 11 – May 7Online CourseWEBOnline ONLINE LabWEBOnline ONLINE | Instructor To Be Announced | Seats Available 20 of 25 | 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.Additional fees: $25.00 Buy books |