Department of Astronomy
The Astronomy program pairs classroom study of the physical universe with hands-on observation using the university's rooftop observatory and remote-access telescopes. Small class sizes allow students to participate directly in faculty research on stellar evolution and exoplanet detection. The department is a popular home for double majors pairing astronomy with physics or data science.
Courses & Registration
Course descriptions for all ASTR offerings are in the university catalog; scheduled sections for each term are published in SU‑SIS. This department has 15 class sections scheduled for Fall 2026.
Faculty
| Name | Title | Office | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Beckett | Professor | Caldwell Science Center 430 | beckettc@southgateuniversity.org |
| William Gustafson | Professor | Caldwell Science Center 242 | gustafsonw@southgateuniversity.org |
| Amanda Obi | Senior Lecturer | Caldwell Science Center 382 | obia@southgateuniversity.org |
| Yuki Sinclair | Adjunct Instructor | Caldwell Science Center 171 | sinclairy@southgateuniversity.org |
Department Contact
Chair: Carol Beckett
Office: Caldwell Science Center
Phone: (937) 555-2890