AWAS 1600 S01 [CRN: 24432]

This course provides an introduction to the history of astronomy from ancient times down to the invention of the telescope, focusing on the development of astronomy in Babylon, Greece, China, the medieval Islamic world, and Europe. The course will cover topics such as the invention of the zodiac, cosmological models, early astronomical instruments, and the development of astronomical theories. We will also explore the reasons people practiced astronomy in the past. No prior knowledge of astronomy is necessary for this course.

Course Syllabus

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Term

Spring 2013

Credit Hours

1.0

Maximum Enrollment

999

Primary Instructor

John M. Steele

Meetings

CIT Center (Thomas Watson CIT) 227

10:30 am - 11:50 am Tue, Thu - from Jan 23, 2013 to Feb 4, 2013

Wilson Hall 302

10:30 am - 11:50 am Tue, Thu - from Feb 5, 2013 to May 17, 2013

Exam Group Code

09 (May 8, 2013 9:00am)