The historical development of astronomy and the motion of the planets. The formation of the solar system. The sun and its effects on the earth. Description of the planets and the moons of our solar system including recent results from the space program. Use of the observatory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking.
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A1 |
Oppenheim |
CAS 313 |
MWF 1:25 pm-2:15 pm |
*NEW* - Additional Lab Sections Added Jun2026:
Lab sections F1 and F2 added for the A1 lecture section only. Students enrolling in the A1 lecture section can choose from lab sections B1-B4, as well as F1 or F2. **PLEASE NOTE -- Due to how MyBU Student organizes section numbering, newly added lab sections F1 or F2 are located at the end of the AS 101 sections list.
Students registering for AS 101 must register for a lecture section and a lab section. The CAS AS 101 "A1" lecture section (meeting Mon/Wed/Fri 1:25pm-2:15pm) is associated with 101 lab sections B1 - B4 and F1 - F2 *only*. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B1 |
Oppenheim |
CAS 521 |
M 4:30 pm-5:45 pm |
*UPDATED Jun2026* -- Students registering for AS 101 A1 must register for the A1 lecture section and a lab section from: B1, B2, B3, B4, or newly added lab sections F1 or F2 (found at end of AS 101 sections list). |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B2 |
Oppenheim |
CAS 521 |
T 3:30 pm-4:45 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B3 |
Oppenheim |
CAS 521 |
T 5:00 pm-6:15 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B4 |
Oppenheim |
CAS 521 |
R 12:30 pm-1:45 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| C1 |
Li |
CAS B20 |
TR 2:00 pm-3:15 pm |
Students registering for AS 101 must register for a lecture section and a lab section. The CAS AS 101 "C1" lecture section (meeting Tues/Thurs 2:00pm-3:15pm) is associated with 101 lab sections D1 - D4 *only*. Students registering for AS 101 C1 must register for the C1 lecture section and a lab section from: D1, D2, D3, or D4. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| D1 |
Li |
CAS 521 |
T 12:30 pm-1:45 pm |
Students registering for AS 101 C1 must register for the C1 lecture section and a lab section from: D1, D2, D3, or D4. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| D2 |
Li |
CAS 521 |
W 4:30 pm-5:45 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| D3 |
Li |
CAS 521 |
R 11:00 am-12:15 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| D4 |
Li |
CAS 521 |
F 12:20 pm-1:35 pm |
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FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| F1 |
Oppenheim |
CAS 521 |
T 11:00 am-12:15 pm |
*NEW* - Additional Lab Section Added Jun2026:
Lab sections F1 and F2 added for the A1 lecture section only.
PLEASE NOTE: this lab section is connected to the A1 lecture section (MWF, 1:25pm-2:15pm). |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| F2 |
Oppenheim |
CAS 521 |
F 10:10 am-11:25 am |
*NEW* - Additional Lab Section Added Jun2026:
Lab sections F1 and F2 added for the A1 lecture section only.
PLEASE NOTE: this lab section is connected to the A1 lecture section (MWF, 1:25pm-2:15pm). |
SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| A1 |
Nishimura |
|
MWF 11:15 am-12:05 pm |
Students registering for AS 101 must register for a lecture section and a lab section. |
SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B1 |
Nishimura |
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M 12:20 pm-1:35 pm |
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SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B2 |
Nishimura |
|
M 4:30 pm-5:45 pm |
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SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B3 |
Nishimura |
|
T 11:00 am-12:15 pm |
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SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B4 |
Nishimura |
|
T 3:30 pm-4:45 pm |
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SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B5 |
Nishimura |
|
T 5:00 pm-6:15 pm |
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SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B6 |
Nishimura |
|
W 12:20 pm-1:35 pm |
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SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B7 |
Nishimura |
|
W 4:30 pm-5:45 pm |
|
SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B8 |
Nishimura |
|
R 11:00 am-12:15 pm |
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SPRG 2027 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B9 |
Nishimura |
|
R 12:30 pm-1:45 pm |
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Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.
