Elements of Astronomy - PHY 150 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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PHY 150 - Elements of Astronomy
Covers history of astronomy and its recent developments. Stresses the use of astronomical instruments and measuring techniques and includes the study and observation of the solar system, stars, and galaxies.
4 Credits. Lecture 3 hours. Lab 3 hours. Total 6 hours.
4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
33157 PHY 150-040N 4
 M     
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Required lab: PHY 150-0C0N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Thirteen Week
33158 PHY 150-0C0N 0
   W   
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Thirteen Week
48589 PHY 150-E05A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must also register for PHY 150 ES1A. Starts January 21.
48602 PHY 150-E06L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must also register for PHY 150 ES2L. Starts January 21.
48594 PHY 150-E60A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-02-18 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must also register for PHY 150 EU1A. Starts February 18.
48592 PHY 150-ES1A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 150 E05A. Starts January 21.
48603 PHY 150-ES2L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 150 E06L. Starts January 21.
48598 PHY 150-EU1A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-02-18 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd 12-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 150 EU1A. Starts February 18.
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