Astronomy I: Close to Home

This course emphasizes the scientific basis of introductory astronomy concepts, using labs and algebra to demonstrate the processes. Students learn physics concepts essential to continued study of astronomy, including Newtonian gravity, planetary motion, the electromagnetic spectrum, optics, and theories of the solar System and its contents. Labs are a mixture of daytime astronomy and physics related topics, and required night-time on-campus observational astronomy sessions. Students are required to observe on campus at night a minimum of (1) time during the semester; a choice of dates will be provided.