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EESC1150

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

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 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

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