EESC 1150 Astronomy

Name: Astronomy
Rating: 3.64 (372 reviews)

Astronomical observations and theories date back to the beginning of recorded history. The development of astronomy is closely tied to the growth of physics, mathematics, philosophy, and theology. Emphasis is on large-scale concepts and on how we know what we know about the stars, our galaxy, and the universe. The course covers these discoveries and ideas from the earliest days of astronomy to many of the recent, exciting advances.

Course overview

Department: Earth and Environmental Sciences
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Every Fall

Catalog details

Satisfies core: Natural Science

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Requirements fulfilled

University Core: Natural Science (All undergraduates)

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Official evaluation summary

3.64 / 5

Based on 372 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Thomas Kuchar
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022 · Official rating 3.93/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Thomas Kuchar · Devlin Hall 8 TuTh 03:00PM-04:15PM · Offered