Freshman Seminar 301: ASTRONOMY AND THE HUMANITIES

Unique number: 37660

Course number: FS 301

Description: Astronomy, one of the original seven liberal arts, has been integrated by countless generations of artists, authors, and musicians into their works. Examining astronomy's deep influence on other areas of human culture helps illuminate our understanding of the universe. In this course we'll explore astronomical examples in the visual arts, fiction (including science fiction), poetry, music, and drama and the underlying science concepts found in these works.

The class meets Wednesdays from 9:00 to 11 AM in RLM 15.216B

• Electronic reserves for this course. Registered students have access with the password that is supplied in class or by telephone. It will not be posted or e-mailed to student.

• Freshman Seminar Office list of third hour activities
  

• Blackboard link
  

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