AST 2300 - Public and School Outreach in Astronomy (1)

When Offered: Fall; Spring
The student will participate in astronomy outreach events presented at the Dark Sky Observatory, the campus observatory, and at local schools and parks. This will include involvement in the events (explaining astronomy to the public or school audience), and preparation for the events (learning to set up small telescopes and prepare the DSO Visitor Center for the event). Other activities may include visits to regional science museums.
Course may be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours.
Prerequisite: AST 1002 or consent of instructor.