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PHYSICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT - A. Hugh Adams Central Campus - John H. Payne Hall

AST 1002 - Horizons in Astronomy  (BC Course Description and Outline)

The course introduces the origin, characteristics, and evolution of the solar system, stars, and galaxies and studies the historical milestones in astronomy from the ancient astronomers to the modern space probes. Consideration is given to current and expected future trends in astronomical research and theories.

Students may sign up for this course without being placed by the Testing Center or meeting with the Associate Dean. This course is transferrable in a degree seeking program.

This is an Open College directed self-study program consisting of five on-campus meetings with supplemental videotape viewing at home. Obtain course information materials from the Central Campus Bookstore (Bldg 19) prior to the first class meeting. Show your BC ID and fee card at the Learning Resource Center (Bldg 17) on Central Campus to obtain course videos after the semester begins.