PHYS 462 Planetarium Operations and Outreach

Students enrolled learn how to lead planetarium-related outreach activities under faculty supervision. Specific learning objectives include operating the planetarium, identification and investigation of celestial objects and topics of interest to the general public, presenting technical information to non-specialists, and public speaking. Approval to register must be obtained from the department. Approximately three hours of work per week, per credit hour, are expected. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours applicable toward fulfillment of physics or mathematics-physics major's supporting course requirements. (A major in physics or mathematics-physics is not a prerequisite.)

Credits

1-2

Offered

Every semester