ASTR 270 A: Public Outreach in Astronomy

Spring 2020
Meetings:
TTh 10:30am - 11:50am / PAA A214
TTh 11:00am - 12:20pm / OBS 103
SLN:
10618
Section Type:
Lecture
Instructor:
COURSE WILL MEET IN PAA ROOM A214 UNLESS INSTRUCTOR SAYS OTHERWISE- PLEASE NOTE COURSE WILL SOMETIMES MEET AT TJO (OBS 103) AND THE PLANETARIUM (PAA A220)
Catalog Description:
Emphasis on giving effective scientific presentations, developing and giving educational programs to school-age groups, and communicating knowledge of astronomy to others. Give talks at the Jacobsen Observatory on campus and presentations in the Astronomy Department's planetarium. Learn to operate a telescope and the planetarium equipment. Prerequisite: one astronomy course at either the 100-, 200-, or 300-level. Offered: Sp.
GE Requirements Met:
Natural Sciences (NSc)
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
3.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
May 19, 2024 - 4:32 am