AST 203 · Compass

AST 203

Astronomy

4 credits · STEM+ · D or higher for SBC

A survey of the physical nature of the universe for the student with some background in physics and mathematics. May not be taken for credit in addition to AST 101. Optional evening observing sessions with be held during the semester.

Prerequisites

One of

All of

PHY 125Classical Physics A

PHY 133Classical Physics Laboratory I

All of

PHY 131Classical Physics I

PHY 133Classical Physics Laboratory I

All of

PHY 141Classical Physics I: Honors

PHY 133Classical Physics Laboratory I

Catalog text

PHY 125/133 or PHY 131/133 or PHY 141/133

Sections

Fall 2026

Section	Days	Time	Room	Instructor
LEC 01	TuTh	8:00AM–9:20AM	FREY HALL 105 WESTCAMPUS	Kenneth Lanzetta★ 2.5
REC R01	Fr	9:30AM–10:25AM	HUMANITIES 3020 WESTCAMPUS	Kenneth Lanzetta★ 2.5
REC R02	Fr	11:00AM–11:55AM	HUMANITIES 3020 WESTCAMPUS	Kenneth Lanzetta★ 2.5

Spring 2027

Section	Days	Time	Room	Instructor
LEC 01	TuTh	9:30AM–10:50AM	HVY ENGR LAB 201 WESTCAMPUS	Simon Birrer
REC R01	Fr	12:30PM–1:25PM	MELVILLE LBR N4072 WESTCAMPUS	Simon Birrer
REC R02	Fr	2:00PM–2:55PM	MELVILLE LBR N4072 WESTCAMPUS	Simon Birrer