Course Details
Course Code: SPST180 Course ID: 5036 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course will introduce students to the wonders of the universe. Topics will include deciphering the motions of objects in the sky, learning how astronomers decode the light coming to us from distant objects, exploring the Earth and other bodies in our solar system, and investigating the properties and structure of stars, galaxies, and the universe itself. Students will be encouraged to develop a conceptual understanding of these topics beyond memorization of facts. While the course is conceptual in nature, students should expect to use some mathematics. Completion of at least college algebra prior to taking this course is highly recommended.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration02/23/2026 - 07/31/2026 | Course Dates08/03/2026 - 09/27/2026 | Start Month August | SessionSummer 2026 Session I | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration03/30/2026 - 09/04/2026 | Course Dates09/07/2026 - 11/01/2026 | Start Month September | SessionSummer 2026 Session D | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration04/27/2026 - 10/02/2026 | Course Dates10/05/2026 - 11/28/2026 | Start Month October | SessionFall 2026 Session B | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration05/25/2026 - 10/30/2026 | Course Dates11/02/2026 - 12/27/2026 | Start Month November | SessionFall 2026 Session I | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration06/29/2026 - 12/04/2026 | Course Dates12/07/2026 - 01/31/2027 | Start Month December | SessionFall 2026 Session D | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration07/27/2026 - 01/01/2027 | Course Dates01/04/2027 - 02/28/2027 | Start Month January | SessionWinter 2027 Session B | Weeks8 Week session |