Introduction to Astronomy

Permission Required:
No
Distribution:
Astronomy
Prerequisite:
REA0011
Credits:
3.00 Credits
Lecture:
3.00 Hours

Course Description:

This course provides an exploration of our universe through descriptive studies of our solar system, planets, stars, constellations, black holes, galaxies, quasars, cosmology, galactic and stellar evolution. Other topics included are artificial satellites, the space program, energy problems and discussion about the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Emphasis is placed on the appreciation of astronomy through scientific reasoning, methodology and precision, and on the importance of astronomy as an integral part of the everyday life of the individual.

PHSC Course Schedule: Introduction to Astronomy

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Summer 2024
Section Availability Dates Days Meeting Time Location Delivery Bldg/Room Instructor Credit Hours Clock Hours Fees Comments
3011 Open 05/06/2024-06/17/2024 Mon, Wed 9:00A-12:08 West Campus
On Campus
S-315 Gregory Woodard 3.00
Meets on campus on the day(s) and time(s) listed in the schedule. The remainder of the class is delivered with online assignments and activities.
4240 Full 05/06/2024-07/11/2024 Online
Online
Patricia Battler 3.00 45.00
Available through Canvas any time throughout the semester offering a high level of flexibility.
4241 Full 05/06/2024-07/11/2024 Online
Online
Patricia Battler 3.00 45.00
Available through Canvas any time throughout the semester offering a high level of flexibility.
6904 Open 05/06/2024-07/11/2024 Tue 3:00P- 5:00 Spring Hill Campus
Hybrid - Remote
ZOOM Patricia Battler 3.00
Meets remotely on the day(s) and time(s) listed in the schedule. The remainder of the class is delivered with online assignments and activities.
Spring 2024
Section Availability Dates Days Meeting Time Location Delivery Bldg/Room Instructor Credit Hours Clock Hours Fees Comments
4264 Full 01/08/2024-04/29/2024 Online
Online
Patricia Battler 3.00 45.00
Available through Canvas any time throughout the semester offering a high level of flexibility.
4265 Full 01/22/2024-04/05/2024 Online
Online
Patricia Battler 3.00 45.00
Available through Canvas any time throughout the semester offering a high level of flexibility.
4269 Full 01/22/2024-04/05/2024 Online
Online
Gregory Woodard 3.00 45.00
Available through Canvas any time throughout the semester offering a high level of flexibility.
4434 Full 02/29/2024-04/29/2024 Online
Online
Patricia Battler 3.00 45.00
Available through Canvas any time throughout the semester offering a high level of flexibility.
6351 Open 01/08/2024-04/29/2024 Mon, Wed 11:00A-12:15 Spring Hill Campus
On Campus
E-108 Patricia Battler 3.00
Meets on campus on the day(s) and time(s) listed in the schedule.
6352 Open 01/08/2024-04/29/2024 Tue 12:30P- 1:45 Spring Hill Campus
Hybrid - On Campus
E-108 Patricia Battler 3.00
Meets on campus once a week, and the remainder of the class is delivered with online assignments and activities.
7116 Full 01/08/2024-04/29/2024 Mon 7:00P- 8:15 Porter Campus
Hybrid - On Campus
D-415 Patricia Battler 3.00
Meets on campus once a week, and the remainder of the class is delivered with online assignments and activities.
Fall 2024
Section Availability Dates Days Meeting Time Location Delivery Bldg/Room Instructor Credit Hours Clock Hours Fees Comments
1219 Open 08/19/2024-12/06/2024 Thu 7:00P- 8:15 East Campus
Hybrid - On Campus
A-163 Not yet assigned 3.00
Meets on campus on the day(s) and time(s) listed in the schedule. The remainder of the class is delivered with online assignments and activities.
4230 Open 08/19/2024-12/06/2024 Online
Online
Gregory Woodard 3.00 45.00
Available through Canvas any time throughout the semester offering a high level of flexibility.
4231 Open 08/19/2024-12/06/2024 Online
Online
Gregory Woodard 3.00 45.00
Available through Canvas any time throughout the semester offering a high level of flexibility.
6350 Open 08/19/2024-12/06/2024 Tue 12:30P- 1:45 Spring Hill Campus
Hybrid - On Campus
E-108 Patricia Battler 3.00
Meets on campus on the day(s) and time(s) listed in the schedule. The remainder of the class is delivered with online assignments and activities.
6352 Open 08/19/2024-12/06/2024 Mon, Wed 12:30P- 1:50 Spring Hill Campus
On Campus
E-108 Patricia Battler 3.00
Meets on campus on the day(s) and time(s) listed in the schedule.