ATY 100
Astronomy
Elgin Community College · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Prerequisite: Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Math: Grade of C or better in MTH 095 or satisfaction of other placement criteria. ^ Introductory course related to the fundamentals of astronomy. Topics include the night sky, constellations, telescopes, planetary motion, terrestrial planets, Jovian planets, smaller bodies in the solar system, the Sun, formation of the solar system and extra-solar planetary systems, stellar evolution, supernovae, black holes, the Milky Way galaxy, galaxy classifications, dark matter, dark energy, Big Bang cosmology and the search for extraterrestrial life. Course includes outdoor telescopic observations weather permitting. (1.1) Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Physical Sciences requirement. IAI Course Number P1 906 Proficiency Credit Available (2 LT) Pass/No Credit Not Available
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20 openSeats: 10/30 seats Last recorded: Jul 25, 2026, 9:22 PM- Days & times
- Mo We · 7:00 – 8:40 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 16
- Location
- Bldg M 178
- Instructor
- Richard L. Jesik
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21 openSeats: 8/29 seats Last recorded: Jul 25, 2026, 9:22 PM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 7:00 – 8:40 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 25 – Dec 17
- Location
- Bldg M 178
- Instructor
- Richard L. Jesik