Introductory Astronomy
- Subject
- Physical Science (PSC)
- Course Designator
- PSC.101
- Academic Dean
- Assistant Vice President of Academic Services, Dean of Arts & Sciences
- Last Offered
- 2019SU
- 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 The seat availability shown below is not updated in real time and may be out of date.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.
2019 Fall (August-December)5 course sections
| Section Name | Synonym | Location | Meeting Info | Instructor | Seats Available | Academic Credits | Billing Credits | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Section Name PSC.101.M01A | Synonym 59658 | Location Mt Pleasant | Meeting Info August 24 – December 13LectureMonday, 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 0 of 24 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info Registration is closed for this section.Additional fees: $25.00 Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.M01B | Synonym 59659 | Location Mt Pleasant | Meeting Info August 24 – December 13LectureMonday, 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 15 of 24 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info Additional fees: $25.00Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.W01A | Synonym 59660 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info August 24 – December 13Online CourseLab | Instructor Tyler Foraker, Jonathon Miller | 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. Additional fees: $25.00 Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.W02A | Synonym 59661 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info August 24 – December 13Online CourseLab | Instructor Tyler Foraker, Jonathon Miller | 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. Additional fees: $25.00 Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.W03A | Synonym 59662 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info August 24 – December 13Online CourseLab | Instructor Tyler Foraker, Jonathon Miller | Seats Available 11 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 |
2020 Winter (January-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 61021 | Location Mt Pleasant | Meeting Info January 11 – May 8LectureThursday 6:00 PM – 8:55 PMHerbert D. Doan Center for Science & Health Technologies Classroom 124 LabTuesday 7:00 PM – 8:45 PMHerbert D. Doan Center for Science & Health Technologies Physics Lab 206 | Instructor To Be Announced | Seats Available 24 of 24 | Academic Credits 4.00 | Billing Credits 5.00 | Additional Info Additional fees: $25.00Buy books |
Section Name PSC.101.W01 | Synonym 61017 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info January 11 – May 8Online Course | Instructor To Be Announced | Seats Available 25 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 |
Section Name PSC.101.W02 | Synonym 61018 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info January 11 – May 8Online CourseLab | Instructor To Be Announced | Seats Available 25 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 |
Section Name PSC.101.W03 | Synonym 61019 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info January 11 – May 8Online CourseLab | Instructor To Be Announced | Seats Available 25 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 |