PHS 152Astronomy

Hawkeye Community College · 4 credits · UGRD

Catalog

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.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Aug 19 – Dec 11

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
500Class #093052-PHS-152-500	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)	Online ONLNE	Vandenheuvel, A
500 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.