Intro to Astronomy
- • Earn 3 transferable credits
- • 100% online and Zoom-free
- • Includes everything you need
Available through dual enrollment at partner high schools
Benefits
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College Credits
Earn 3 credits to save time + money on your degree
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ENGAGING EXPERIENCE
Top-rated instructors, interactive textbooks + cinematic lectures
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IN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL
The support + structure to thrive in your first college experience
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Course
overviewWe are all made of star stuff, and in this college-level Introduction to Astronomy course, we’ll discover just how that stuff wound up creating the universe around us.
The curriculum, filled with jaw-dropping views of the cosmos, explores everything from the Big Bang to the fate of the universe, and will touch on every microcosm of space in between.
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Brilliant
instructorsLearn from a constellation of world-class instructors that includes NASA communicators, astrobiologists, astrophysicists, and the chief science officer from the American Museum of Natural History.
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How it
worksEnjoy cinematic video lessons and enhance your learning with gorgeous interactive textbooks based on evidence-based active learning principles.
When it is time for exams, open windows are designed to fit around your schedule.
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Dedicated
supportHit a snag on the site? Have a burning question? We’ve got you covered.
Our dedicated Student Success team is available to assist you—and push you—to help you pass with flying colors.
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...a way to get college credit when life circumstances make it difficult for students.
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...accessible college classes at a fraction of the cost.
Transferable credits from a top 50 school
Most schools accept credits transferred from University of Pittsburgh
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| Traditional course | Intro to Astronomy |
|---|---|
CreditsUsually 3-4 credits from your school |
CreditsEarn 3 credits from the University of Pittsburgh |
FormatIn-person or Zoom |
FormatInteractive and 100% online (Zoom-free) |
Instructors1 per class |
Instructors4 galaxy-class instructors |
LecturesSpecific time and place |
LecturesOn-demand, anywhere |
ExamsSpecific hour |
ExamsFlexible window |
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What you’ll learn
This course covers all the basic principles and latest Astronomy topics you’ll need for college credit (and then some), plus:
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The real reason the sky is blue
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How humans traveled in a pre-GPS and Google Maps world
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Einstein’s *real* formula (Hint: It wasn’t E = mc^2)
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How the (non-edible) leftovers in the Cosmic Microwave Background explain the Big Bang.
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How stars are born, and why that made you the unique human you are
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Frequently asked questions
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Outlier by Savvas courses are offered through US highschools
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