Austin Community College
Fall 2007 - ALL COURSES
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Updated: 12/18/2007 10:20:28
ASTRONOMY
16 Week Session August 27 - December 16
ASTR 1303 Stellar Astronomy
G+ [14/32] 08572 Lec 001 PIN 709 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Richmond, Marvin
G+ [0/30] 08577 Lec 009 RGC 331 MW 8:30pm - 9:45pm OH Becker, Dean
G+ [16/32] 08575 Lec 004 RGC 328 TTh 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Fulton, John
G+ [0/32] 07161 Lec 002 RRH 204 TTh 9:30am - 10:45am Staff
G+ [14/32] 08576 Lec 005 RVS 2266 MW 2:50pm - 4:05pm OH Richmond, Marvin
ASTR 1304 Solar System Astronomy
G+ [10/24] 08580 Lec 004 CYP 2232 TTh 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Cavalli, Christina
G+ [19/24] 08582 Lec 006 NRG 2242 TTh 1:25pm - 2:40pm OH Heath, James
G+ [16/32] 08578 Lec 001 PIN 401 MW 10:35am - 11:50am OH Richmond, Marvin
G+ [20/32] 08579 Lec 003 RGC 328 MW 10:35am - 11:50am OH Heath, James
G+ [20/32] 08581 Lec 005 RGC 331 MW 5:40pm - 6:55pm OH Heath, James
ASTR 1403 Stellar Astronomy with Lab
G+ [0/24] 07441 Lec 002 CYP 2236 MW 5:40pm - 6:55pm OH Cavalli, Christina
Lab 002 CYP 2236 MW 7:05pm - 8:20pm
G+ [19/24] 08611 Lec 001 NRG 2242 TTh 7:05pm - 8:20pm OH Heath, James
Lab 001 NRG 4119 TTh 8:30pm - 9:45pm
12 Week Session September 24 - December 16
ASTR 1303 Stellar Astronomy
G+ [0/32] 18015 Lec 003 CYP 2236 MW 5:40pm - 7:20pm Staff
ASTR 1303 Stellar Astronomy
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. Credit may not be received for both ASTR 1303 and ASTR 1403. Prerequisite: MATD 0390 or two years of high school algebra or equivalent. One year of high school science recommended, but not required.
ASTR 1304 Solar System Astronomy
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. Prerequisite: MATD 0390 or two years of high school algebra or equivalent. One year of high school science recommended, but not required.
ASTR 1403 Stellar Astronomy with Lab
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. Credit may not be received for both ASTR 1303 and ASTR 1403. Prerequisite: MATD 0390 or two years of high school algebra or equivalent. One year of high school science recommended, but not required.