Elements of Astronomy - PHY 150 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
Advanced Search
Distance Learning
Restrict search to:
   Distance Learning Types
Time of Day
Restrict search to:
Term
Restrict search to:
PHY 150 - Elements of Astronomy
Covers history of astronomy and its recent developments. Stresses the use of astronomical instruments and measuring techniques and includes the study and observation of the solar system, stars, and galaxies.
4 Credits. Lecture 3 hours. Lab 3 hours. Total 6 hours.
4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2023 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
65158 PHY 150-001L 4
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Signal Hill P
Must take Lab PHY150-0A1L Lecture classes meet at Signal Hill , on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule
65619 PHY 150-040N 4
 M     
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Students registering for PHY 150-040NN must take lab PHY 150-0C1N. The lab component for this section will meet virtually, on Zoom on Wednesdays from 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM.
Thirteen Week
65163 PHY 150-0A1L 0
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Signal Hill P
Lab for PHY150-001L class. Lab Classes meet at Signal Hill , on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
65620 PHY 150-0C1N 0
   W   
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Classes meet in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Thirteen Week
67660 PHY 150-E05L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must also register for PHY 150 ES1L. Starts August 21.
67665 PHY 150-E06A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must also register for PHY 150 ES2A. Starts August 21.
67667 PHY 150-E50L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-09-05 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must also register for PHY 150 ET1L. Starts September 5.
67672 PHY 150-E60A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-09-18 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must also register for PHY 150 EU1A. Starts September 18.
67662 PHY 150-ES1L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 150 E05L. Starts August 21.
67666 PHY 150-ES2A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 150 E06A. Starts August 21.
67669 PHY 150-ET1L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-09-05 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 150 E50L. Starts September 5.
67674 PHY 150-EU1A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-09-18 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 150 E60A. Starts September 18.

Spring 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
48171 PHY 150-040A 4
 M     
7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
 2024-01-30 Alexandria P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
38667 PHY 150-040N 4
  Tu    
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
 2024-01-30 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Students registering for PHY 150-040N will be automatically enrolled in lab PHY 150-0C1N. The lab component for this section will meet on Zoom on Thursday from 6:30PM - 10:00PM.
Thirteen Week
38669 PHY 150-0C1N 0
    Th  
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
 2024-01-30 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Thirteen Week
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Lab for section PHY 150-040N.
48173 PHY 150-4A0A 0
   W   
7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
 2024-01-30 Alexandria P
Thirteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
41988 PHY 150-E05A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must also register for PHY 150 ES1A. Starts January 16.
41991 PHY 150-E06L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must also register for PHY 150 ES2L. Starts January 16.
43891 PHY 150-E60A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-02-13 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must also register for PHY 150 EU1A. Starts February 13.
41989 PHY 150-ES1A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 150 E05A. Starts January 16.
41994 PHY 150-ES2L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 150 E06L. Starts January 16.
43893 PHY 150-EU1A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-02-13 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 201 ES1M. Starts January 16.
What Next?
Sign up with your college navigator
Already a student at Northern Virginia? A New Student?
  1. Register using SIS at My VCCS
  2. Purchase books
  3. Attend class
  1. Complete and submit an application for admission
  2. Request transcripts from your high school or other colleges attended
  3. Take placement tests
  4. File for financial aid
  5. Register for classes
  6. Purchase books
  7. Attend class

Any questions? Contact the college and talk to a counselor.

Courses

Search all courses offered across Virginia's Community Colleges and browse subjects and courses across all colleges. View each individual course description, content summary, and schedule across Virginia. Find the colleges which offer the course as well as when and where the course is offered.

Programs

Search for key information about Programs and Majors across Virginia's Community Colleges. Browse all Degree types and curriculums offered by Virginia's Community Colleges. Focus on a specific Program and all possible majors are presented. Focus on a Major and see all the community colleges in Virginia that offer that curriculum.

Colleges

Focus on courses and programs offered by specific colleges. Search for, and browse, specific courses and programs at the college you are interested in.