PHS 152
Astronomy
Hawkeye Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
A basic course in descriptive astronomy dealing with the development of modern astronomy and with its present-day theories and observations. Topics covered include motions of solar system and deep sky objects, telescopes and other instruments, members of the solar system, nature of the sun, other stars, origin and development of stars and planets, our galaxy, other galaxies, and the organization of the universe.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
500
3 openSeats: 22/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 4:03 PM- Days & times
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Times TBD Online ONLNE (Lecture) ; Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Times TBD Times TBD Online ONLNE (Lab-A)
- Meeting dates
- Aug 19 – Dec 11
- Location
- Online ONLNE; Online ONLNE
- Instructor
- Vandenheuvel, A
Section notes
Students are not required to attend any classes on campus or attend online class meetings held at specific times. Exams may be proctored using remote proctoring software online. A computer, high-speed internet, web camera and microphone are needed for Online courses. Students who do not have access to this technology may use the computer labs available on campus.