Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2024
Meeting location information can now be found on student schedules in ESTHER (for students) or on the Course Roster in ESTHER (for faculty and instructors).Additional information available here.
Meeting location information can now be found on student schedules in ESTHER (for students) or on the Course Roster in ESTHER (for faculty and instructors).Additional information available here.
ASTR 503 001 (CRN: 25244)
ASTRONOMY FOR TEACHERS
Long Title: ASTRONOMY FOR TEACHERS
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Instructor: Reiff, Pat
Meeting: 6:00PM - 8:50PM M (8-JAN-2024 - 19-APR-2024)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 3
Enrollment data as of: 15-JAN-2025 6:54AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: Overview of the Sun, stars, galaxies, and the Universe at a non-calculus level. Methods to help students master content, including lab activities suitable for K-12. Observing sessions at Rice campus observatory and George Observatory TBD. Designed for inservice and preservice teachers (grades 5-12), but open to undergraduates considering a teaching career.