BLINN/BRYAN TO OFFER ASTRONOMY CLASS

  

This spring, Blinn College students can explore their interest in astronomy while gaining undergraduate research experience through an Academic Cooperative.

In partnership with Texas A&M, the class (PHYS 2289) will provide students the opportunity to conduct original astronomical research using the telescopes at the university’s Physics Observatory.  Class size is limited, due to the independent research component and restricted access to A&M’s facility.

Blinn Physics Professor, Dr. Jim Freeman says, “This collaboration exposes Blinn students to the telescopes at Texas A&M’s observatory and provides scientific training not often available at the undergraduate level.”

According to Freeman, “Students will develop their own projects and conduct original astronomical research that can lead to academic publications and conference presentations.”

The program will be offered at the Blinn-Bryan Campus and is a two-credit-hour course.  Telescope observation time will depend on weather and students will be responsible for coordinating with A&M’s Physics Observatory to conduct their work.

Registration for the program and Blinn’s other Spring 2020 courses is now available. For enrollment or financial aid information, visit www.blinn.edu/admissions.