1 PHSC 121 SYLLABUS SPRING 2014 4
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY®
PHSC 121 — Introduction to Astronomy (3 Credit Hours)
Spring Semester 2014
Mr. Randy Tomkins By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the rdtomkin@liberty.edu word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things
Phone: 582-2478 which are visible.
Office: DH 4056R (Hebrews 11:3, NAS)
Office Hours: Monday 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tuesday 10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. / 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (by appointment only)
I. Course Description
An overview of the principles of astronomy as related to the Solar System for non-science majors. An optional three hour weekly lab will be offered coincident with this course.
II. Rationale
This course provides an introduction to the science of astronomy and the vastness of creation beyond our planet’s atmosphere. The course will include discussion of the planets and their environments, including the crucial issues which make human life impossible on each. Some emphasis will be placed on the special environmental conditions and balances extant on Earth which make it unique in its support of human life. ASTR 101 is an approved general education science course science course for non-technical (science, math and engineering) majors.
III. Prerequisite statement
No prerequisites.
IV. Materials List
1) The Cosmic Perspective, 7th ed., by Bennett, Donahue, Schneider, Voit, Pearson Education, Inc., 2012
ISBN: 978-0321839558
2) Scientific calculator
V. Course Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
1. Recognize and apply fundamental concepts of astronomy.
2. Demonstrate the basic mechanics and make-up of the Solar System and its constituents.
3. Recognize order in nature and consistency and operation of natural laws related to astronomy.
4. Identify how a basic understanding of astronomy
PHSC 121 — Introduction to Astronomy (3 Credit Hours)
Spring Semester 2014
Mr. Randy Tomkins By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the rdtomkin@liberty.edu word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things
Phone: 582-2478 which are visible.
Office: DH 4056R (Hebrews 11:3, NAS)
Office Hours: Monday 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tuesday 10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. / 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (by appointment only)
I. Course Description
An overview of the principles of astronomy as related to the Solar System for non-science majors. An optional three hour weekly lab will be offered coincident with this course.
II. Rationale
This course provides an introduction to the science of astronomy and the vastness of creation beyond our planet’s atmosphere. The course will include discussion of the planets and their environments, including the crucial issues which make human life impossible on each. Some emphasis will be placed on the special environmental conditions and balances extant on Earth which make it unique in its support of human life. ASTR 101 is an approved general education science course science course for non-technical (science, math and engineering) majors.
III. Prerequisite statement
No prerequisites.
IV. Materials List
1) The Cosmic Perspective, 7th ed., by Bennett, Donahue, Schneider, Voit, Pearson Education, Inc., 2012
ISBN: 978-0321839558
2) Scientific calculator
V. Course Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
1. Recognize and apply fundamental concepts of astronomy.
2. Demonstrate the basic mechanics and make-up of the Solar System and its constituents.
3. Recognize order in nature and consistency and operation of natural laws related to astronomy.
4. Identify how a basic understanding of astronomy