EESC 1150 Astronomy
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
Requirements fulfilled
- University Core: Natural Science (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.64 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.93 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Thomas Kuchar | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 1–3 hrs/week | 111 of 134 |
| Fall 2024 | Thomas Kuchar | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 81 of 109 |
| Fall 2023 | Thomas Kuchar | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 93 of 117 |
| Fall 2022 | Thomas Kuchar | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 87 of 120 |