Northern Virginia Community College: Elements of Astronomy

Elements of Astronomy - PHY 150 at Northern Virginia Community College

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

PHY 150 Detailed Outline (VCCS Faculty & Staff Only)

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

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
Thirteen Week Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
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. Thirteen Week 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.
38669	PHY 150-0C1N	0	Th	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. Lab for section PHY 150-040N. Thirteen Week
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.

Summer 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
35891	PHY 150-030N	4	M W	6:00 p.m.-8:05 p.m.	2024-06-03	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Lab PHY 150-0B1N meets on Zoom on Monday and Wednesday from 8:10PM - 10:15PM. Ten Week
35892	PHY 150-0B1N	0	M W	8:10 p.m.-10:15 p.m.	2024-06-03	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Lab for PHY 150-030N. Ten Week
35785	PHY 150-E01A	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL	WW
1st ten-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 ES1A. Starts May 20.
35787	PHY 150-E55L	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-17	Virtual and NOL	WW
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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Must also register for PHY 150 EU1L. Starts June 17.
35786	PHY 150-ES1A	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 150 E01A. Starts May 20.
35788	PHY 150-EU1L	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-17	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 150 E55L. Starts June 17.

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
61553	PHY 150-001L	4	M	7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.	2024-08-26	Reston Center	P
Must take Lab PHY150-0A1L Lecture classes meet at Reston Center , on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule
66137	PHY 150-040N	4	M	6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Students registering for PHY 150-040N will automatically enroll in lab 0C1N. Labs will meet virtually Wednesday 6:30PM -10:00PM. Thirteen Week
61554	PHY 150-0A1L	0	W	7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.	2024-08-26	Reston Center	P
Lab for PHY150-001L class. Lab Classes meet at Reston Center , on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
66138	PHY 150-0C1N	0	W	6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Lab component for PHY 150-040N. Thirteen Week
62834	PHY 150-E05L	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-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 ES1M. Starts August 26.
62839	PHY 150-E06A	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-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 ES2A. Starts August 26.
62843	PHY 150-E50L	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-09	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 ET1M. Starts September 9.
62845	PHY 150-E60A	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-23	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 23.
62838	PHY 150-ES1L	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 150 E05M. Starts August 26.
62840	PHY 150-ES2A	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 150 E06A. Starts August 26.
62844	PHY 150-ET1L	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 150 E50M. Starts September 9.
62846	PHY 150-EU1A	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-23	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 150 E60A. Starts September 23.

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