2024-2025 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

AST 278 The Night Sky

Emphasis on communicating knowledge of astronomy to others through the use of simple astronomical tools, including binoculars. Learn to operate a telescope and the planetarium equipment. Participation in public outreach events is required. Two 50-minute lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

3 credits in AST or permission of instructor

General Education

  • Study Area IV

Offered

  • Fall
  • On Demand