ASTR 111  The Solar System (4)
A survey of the solar system, concentrating on the earth and other planets, comets and meteors and origins of the solar system itself. Lab includes several nights of observing and CCD photography in the computerized observatory as well as work in the planetarium. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.

ASTR 112  Exploration of the Universe (4)
The universe beyond the solar system: stars and galaxies, binary stars, stellar evolution, pulsars, black holes, cosmology. Lab includes several nights of observing and CCD photography in the computerized observatory as well as work in the planetarium. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.

PHYS 101/102  Introduction to Physics (4/4)
First semester: classical mechanics. Second semester: oscillations, waves, optics, electricity and magnetism. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MATH 212 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Physics 101 is prerequisite to 102. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory.

PHYS 205  Physical Science for Elementary Teachers (3)
A study of the major areas of physical science that are relevant for teachers at the elementary school level. Required for Elementary Education majors.  No prerequisites.Three hours lecture, no laboratory. Restricted to Elementary Education majors.