Course/Section: ASTR 1050 - 2

Instructor: A. Vanden Heuvel

College: Northern Wyoming Community College District

Additional Course Fees: $40.00

Description: This course provides an overview of the solar system, the structure and evolution of stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole including cosmology. Studies also include basic celestial motions, a history of astronomy, telescopes, the nature of light and gravity, and the theories of special and general relativity.

Term: Fall 2026

Registration Dates: 03/31/2026 - 08/23/2026

Class Dates: 08/24/2026 - 12/11/2026

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Delivery Method: Online - Asynchronous
Delivered completely online over the Internet without face-to-face meeting requirements or required meeting times from the instructor. Access to course materials will require login. (ASYNCHRONOUS)