WN 2022 | ASTRO 105 - The Cosmos Through the Constellations

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ASTRO 105 - The Cosmos Through the Constellations

Winter 2022, Section 001

Instruction Mode: Section 001 is In Person (see other Sections below)

Subject: Astronomy (ASTRO)

Department: LSA Astronomy

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Credits:

Requirements & Distribution:

BS, NS, QR/2

Consent:

With permission of instructor.

BS:

This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.

Repeatability:

May not be repeated for credit.

Primary Instructor:

Oey, Sally ; homepage

Description

Explore the universe by examining notable astronomical phenomena associated with individual constellations. We will look at what these objects are, how they formed, and the roles of light, energy, and gravity. This course also introduces mythology linked to the origin of the constellations and celestial cartography. We will typically explore one constellation per lecture, focusing on the nature of astronomical objects of which a prototypical example is found in the featured constellation. This course is intended for non-majors.

Intended Audience:

A basic high school math and science background is recommended.

Class Format:

Tuesday lectures will be asynchronous by default, but with optional Tuesday meetings on certain TBD dates. Thursday lectures will be in-person.

Schedule

ASTRO 105 - The Cosmos Through the Constellations

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Section:

001 (LEC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

27774

Enroll Stat:

Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

9:00AM - 10:00AM

260 WEISER

Note: Tuesday lectures will be asynchronous by default, but with optional Tuesday meetings on certain TBD dates. Thursday lectures will be in-person.

Section:

002 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

27775

Enroll Stat:

Open

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Open Restricted Seats:

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

10:00AM - 11:00AM

3118 AH

Note: Tuesday lectures will be asynchronous by default, but with optional Tuesday meetings on certain TBD dates. Thursday lectures will be in-person.

Section:

003 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

27777

Enroll Stat:

Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

11:00AM - 12:00PM

3118 AH

Note: Tuesday lectures will be asynchronous by default, but with optional Tuesday meetings on certain TBD dates. Thursday lectures will be in-person.

Section:

004 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

27778

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

1:00PM - 2:00PM

3118 AH

Note: Tuesday lectures will be asynchronous by default, but with optional Tuesday meetings on certain TBD dates. Thursday lectures will be in-person.

Section:

005 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

27779

Enroll Stat:

Open

Open Seats:

Open Restricted Seats:

Wait List:

Meeting Day/Time/Location:

2:00PM - 3:00PM

3118 AH

Note: Tuesday lectures will be asynchronous by default, but with optional Tuesday meetings on certain TBD dates. Thursday lectures will be in-person.

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