Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies - PHY 142 at Virginia Peninsula Community College
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- PHY 142 - Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies
- Introduces astronomy of the stars, including the Sun, celestial objects, stellar formation and death and cosmology, and the study of the universe as a whole. Includes discussions of the development of astronomy through the ages, recent discoveries and experience with the types of mathematical principles employed and the astronomical observational skills essential for an understanding of the fundamental principles of astronomy and cosmology. Assignments require fluency in arithmetic, unit conversion, basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. This course is cross-listed with NAS 132. Credit will not be awarded for both.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
Schedule at Virginia Peninsula Community College
Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
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76376 | PHY 142-D02 | 4 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-09-17 | Virtual Location | WW | |
This is an ***Asynchronous*** online section. 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. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students. |
Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
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47799 | PHY 142-D01 | 4 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-01-13 | Virtual Location | WW | |
47800 | PHY 142-D01L | 0 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-01-13 | Virtual Location | WW |
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