Course Schedule   2010 - Fall 2011 - January Mini-Term 2011 - Spring 2011 - May Mini-Term 2011 - Summer 2011 - Summer 2 2011 - Fall 2012 - January Mini-Term 2012 - Spring 2012 - May Mini-Term 2012 - Summer 2012 - Summer 2 2012 - Fall 2013 - January Mini-Term 2013 - Spring 2013 - May Mini-Term 2013 - Summer 2013 - Summer 2 2013 - Fall 2014 - January Mini-Term 2014 - Spring 2014 - May Mini-Term 2014 - Summer 2014 - Summer 2   ALL COURSES (Approx 30 sec. to load) ALL ONLINE COURSES Biology Computer Sci/Netwk Engineering English General Studies History/Political Science Intensive English Program Kinesiology Management Missions Music Education Natural Science Psychology Sociology Speech Communication Theology     N S-1123-01 - Introduction to Astronomy   Building:  Online course   Room:  TBA   Instructor:  Mark Winslow   Credit Hours:  3   Days/Time:   TBA   TBA   Course Capacity:  0   Seats Remaining:   Closed   Comments: $150 Online Fee   Description:   An introduction to the models and nomenclature of modern astronomy with emphasis on conceptual as well as mathematical comprehension. The history of astronomy and its impact on thought and culture, the description of the instruments and techniques of modern astronomy, and the interpretation of information gained by such is emphasized. The history and composition of our solar system, the evolution of stars and other stellar objects, the formation and structure of galaxies, and the probable origin of the universe itself are described through theories of modern physics and cosmology. Laboratory work includes observations with departmental telescopes.