2024 Summer Session A
6 weeks, May 20 - June 28
ASTRON 9 003 - LEC 003
Selected Topics in Astronomy
From the Earth to the Stars in One Giant Leap
Lawrence Kuznetz
Class #:14765
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Astronomy
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
26
Enrolled: 19
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 45
Waitlist Max: 5
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
7.5 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 15 hours of outside work hours per week.
Course Catalog Description
This seminar will explore one of a variety of subjects in greater depth than in introductory courses. Possible topics include stars, galaxies, the solar system, the interstellar medium, relativity and cosmology, history of astronomy, observational astronomy, and life in the universe.
Class Description
This course is an introduction to space exploration. Where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re going. From the people, jobs and industries on the ground, to the paradigm-changing Moon missions of Apollo to living and working in LEO (low earth orbit) to the push to Mars and beyond, we’ll explore what it takes to put humans and robots in space and why we’re doing it. So Buckle up Starfleet wannabes, and get ready for one giant leap from your desk to the stars.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Physical Science, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
Associated Sections
None