Austin Community College

FY 2006 Course Descriptions

Astronomy

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PHYS 1111 LABORATORY IN INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY (1-0-3). An introduction to elements of observational astronomy. Topics include the celestial sphere and coordinates, star maps, the electromagnetic spectrum, telescopes, phases of the moon. Emphasis on naked-eye observation. Students will be required to attend a night-time field trip and a day-time field trip. Credit for or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 1311 or PHYS 1312 or their equivalent or approval of instructor. Fee: $20 Insurance: $3.50Skills: G ( ) Course Type: T

PHYS 1311 STELLAR ASTRONOMY (3-3-0). A study of stars, galaxies, and the universe. Discussion of atomic spectra, nuclear energy, and astronomical tools (such as optical, radio, and other telescopes and image enhancers) as they provide knowledge about distant objects. Emphasis on recent discoveries about quasars, black holes, and cosmology. Skills: G Prerequisites: One year of high school science recommended, but not required. ( ) Course Type: T

PHYS 1312 SOLAR SYSTEM ASTRONOMY (3-3-0). A study of the Sun and its solar system: planets, satellites, meteors, comets, asteroids. Theories about the structure and origin of the solar system, with emphasis on recent discoveries. Includes a scientific investigation of other solar systems and the possibilities for extraterrestrial life. Skills: G Prerequisites: One year of high school science recommended, but not required. ( ) Course Type: T

PHYS 1411 STELLAR ASTRONOMY WITH LAB (4-3-3). A study of stars, galaxies, and the universe. Discussion of atomic spectra, nuclear energy, and astronomical tools (such as optical, radio, and other telescopes and image enhancers) as they provide knowledge about distant objects. Emphasis on recent discoveries about quasars, black holes, and cosmology. Includes an introduction to elements of observational astronomy. Topics include the celestial sphere and coordinates, star maps, the electromagnetic spectrum, telescopes. Emphasis on naked-eye observation and computer simulations. Students will be required to attend a night-time field trip and a day-time field trip. Fee: $20 Insurance: $3.50Skills: G Prerequisites: One year of high school science recommended, but not required. ( ) Course Type: T

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Course Descriptions as of February 20, 2007 09:00am
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