May 17, 2024  
Mansfield University 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Mansfield University 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • AST 1105 - THE EXPLORATION OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM


    A descriptive astronomy course concerning contemporary astronomical and astrophysical theories about the solar system.

    Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge – Natural and Physical Sciences,
    Natural Sciences
  
  • AST 1106 - ONE POSSIBLE UNIVERSE


    A descriptive astronomy course concerning contemporary astronomical and astrophysical theories about the universe.

    Credits: 3 cr. General Education Requirement: Approaches to Knowledge – Natural and Physical Sciences,
    Natural Sciences
  
  • AST 1109 - OBSERVING THE WINTER SKY


    Concentrates on the constellations, stars, and other celestial objects found in the evening sky during winter. Students also learn pertinent historical, legendary, and astronomical facts about them.

    Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Natural Sciences
  
  • AST 1110 - OBSERVING THE SPRING SKY


    Concentrates on the constellations, stars, and other celestial objects found in the evening sky during the spring. Students also learn pertinent historical, legendary, and astronomical facts about them.

    Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Natural Sciences
  
  • AST 1111 - OBSERVING THE SUMMER SKY


    Concentrates on the constellations, stars, and other celestial objects found in the evening sky during the summer. Students also learn pertinent historical, legendary, and astronomical facts about them.

    Credits: 1 cr. General Education Requirement: Natural Sciences
  
  • AST 4497 - INDEPENDENT STUDY


    Independent study is an activity initiated by the student to increase his/her already advanced knowledge in a particular academic discipline. The subject is examined in an intensive manner with guidance by a faculty member who has special expertise in that field.

    Credits: 1 - 3 cr. Notes: May be taken for 1 through 3 credits at one time.