This course is a survey of the universe. Light, astronomical instruments and the historical development of Astronomy are topics to be studied to initiate a tour of the heavens, which include the Earth as a planet, the Moon, the Solar System, stars, galaxies, quasars, black holes, and scientific theories of the creation of the universe. The possibility of life elsewhere is discussed throughout. Labs supplement the course material and include an evening at our observatory. >General Education Course
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Fall 2026 · 4 sections
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002Class #33511-PHY-111-002
Days & timeMonday 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM The Technology Building TEC-222 (In Person Lecture)Wednesday 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM The Technology Building TEC-222 (In Person Laboratory)09-02-2026-12-21-2026
LocationThe Technology Building TEC-222
InstructorSivo, J
010Class #33512-PHY-111-010
Days & timeTuesday 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM The Technology Building TEC-222 (In Person Lecture)Friday 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM The Technology Building TEC-222 (In Person Laboratory)09-02-2026-12-21-2026
LocationThe Technology Building TEC-222
InstructorSivo, J
W099Class #33513-PHY-111-W099
Days & time(Asynchronous Lecture)(Asynchronous Laboratory)09-02-2026-12-21-2026
LocationNot published
InstructorMcCrary, M
W099 notes: Fully online, with no scheduled virtual meetings. NO class meeting times are posted Location ONLINE Add'l Info <a href='https://bergen.edu/online' target='_blank'>https://bergen.edu/online</a>
E080Class #33514-PHY-111-E080
Days & timeMonday, Thursday 6:15 PM - 9:00 PM The Technology Building TEC-222 (In Person Lecture)09-02-2026-12-21-2026