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Astronomy Course Descriptions
Weekly
hour information [lecture, recitation, laboratory]
AST 1105, The Exploration of the
Solar System
AST 1106, One Possible Universe
AST 1108, Observing the Autumn Sky
AST 1109, Observing the Winter Sky
AST 1110, Observing the Spring Sky
AST 1111, Observing the Summer Sky
AST 4497, Independent Study
AST 1105 The Exploration of the Solar System 3 cr.
[3, 0, 0]
A descriptive
astronomy course concerning contemporary astronomical and
astrophysical theories about the solar system.
AST 1106 One Possible Universe 3 cr. [3, 0, 0]
A descriptive
astronomy course concerning contemporary astronomical and
astrophysical theories about the universe.
AST 1108 Observing the
Autumn Sky 1 cr. [1, 0, 0]
Concentrates on the
constellations, stars, and other celestial objects found in the
evening sky during autumn. Students also learn pertinent historical,
legendary, and astronomical facts about them.
AST 1109 Observing the
Winter Sky 1 cr. [1, 0, 0]
Concentrates on the
constellations, stars, and other celestial objects found in the
evening sky during winter. Students also learn pertinent historical,
legendary, and astronomical facts about them.
AST 1110 Observing the
Spring Sky 1 cr. [1, 0, 0]
Concentrates on the
constellations, stars, and other celestial objects found in the
evening sky during the spring. Students also learn pertinent
historical, legendary, and astronomical facts about them.
AST 1111 Observing the
Summer Sky 1 cr. [1, 0, 0]
Concentrates on the
constellations, stars, and other celestial objects found in the
evening sky during the summer. Students also learn pertinent
historical, legendary, and astronomical facts about them.
AST 4497 Independent Study 1 - 3 cr. [0, 0, variable]
Independent study is
an activity initiated by the student to increase his/her already
advanced knowledge in a particular academic discipline. The subject
is examined in an intensive manner with guidance by a faculty member
who has special expertise in that field. May be taken for 1 - 3
credits at one time. | 
