Class information
GS107 Physical Science (Astronomy)
- CRN: 30634
- Credits: 4
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Sylvania ST 317, MMonday, from 9 to 11:55am
From June 23 through August 25, 2025, Jim C Todd - Sylvania ST 317, WWednesday, from 9 to 11:55am
From June 25 through August 27, 2025, Jim C Todd
- Sylvania ST 317, MMonday, from 9 to 11:55am
Class materials
Textbooks
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Open educational resources (OER)
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Details about this class
PHY 121 delves into the conceptual understanding of the cosmos by acknowledging the role of historical societies in the development of modern science and astronomy, organically discovering our place in the vast cosmos, introducing students to the advancements in technology that made astronomical discoveries possible, adapting the learner toward quantitative reasoning through manipulating mathematical formulas, adapts the learner toward qualitative reasoning through piecing together scientific laws, developing the skill to conceptually organize theoretical knowledge and experiential observation to formulate scientific truths, and appreciating aesthetic properties of celestial events and bodies.
During the term, will have Classes and/or Labs at the Kendall Planetarium at the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry. Depending on the weather and schedule, there are possibilities of some observational astronomy. The instructor will determine and announce the date and time for each outing. At the beginning of the term each student will be required to sign PCC Agreement Acknowledging Participant Responsibility, Express Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability form.
Technology
Before enrolling in the course, ask yourself if you can:
-access computers that meet the minimum technical requirements
-send, receive and attach documents to an email
-navigate computer screens and the Internet easily
-create, save, retrieve and browse for computer files
-download media players, software plug-ins and other free software available on the WebDepending on your course, additional computer skills may be required.
Although specific technical requirements may vary by online course or program, the following general technical requirements are required for the courses.
-Use of Zoom for remote lectures
Active Email Account
-Current Operating System: Windows or Mac
-Internet Connection: DSL/Cable (recommended)
-Current Internet Browser: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Safari
-Word Processing Software: Microsoft Word (recommended)
-Additional Free Software Downloads (as necessary)
No show policy
Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.