North Star Astronomy
Course: Astronomy and Astrophysics (Astro) 102 - XW
An entirely web-based course covering topics in observing the sky and navigation by the stars for students with
little or no previous experience. The course combines material on common naked-eye phenomena such as lunar phases and apparent motions of the stars and planets with information on how these helped navigators
determine where they are on Earth. The course“lectures” are on-line, interactive units with build in exercises, hands-on (offl ine) activities and layers of help. Graded homework and quizzes are administered via Web-CT.
Computer Requirements: Internet access and Email
Dates: 01/14/2008-05/09/2008
Delivery Method: WebCT and Polaris Project
Credit: 1 undergraduate credits
Tuition: $223
Delivery fee:
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Bachelor of Liberal Studies (natural sciences group of the general education requirements or distribution area of natural sciences and mathematics.)
Instructor: Lee Anne Willson, Professor

Evening Star
Course: Astronomy and Astrophysics (Astro) 103 - XW
An entirely webbased course covering topics in celestial mechanics (“Rocket science!”) for students with little or no previous experience. It combines the geography of the solar system with discussion of methods of traveling to the other planets. The course “lectures” are on-line, interactive units with built-in exercises, hands-on (offl ine) activities, and layers of help. Graded homework and quizzes are administered via WebCT. Students who take Astro 120 may count credit in only
one of Astro 102 or 103 toward graduation.
Prerequisites: None
Computer Requirements: Internet Access and Email
Dates: 01/14/2008-05/09/2008
Delivery Method: WebCT
Credit: 1 undergraduate credits
Tuition: $223
Delivery fee:
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Bachelor of Liberal Studies (natural sciences group of the general education requirements or distribution area of natural sciences and mathematics.)
Instructor: Lee Anne Willson, Professor