Austin Community College
Spring 2009 - OPEN COURSES
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Updated: 07/24/2008 08:25:20
ASTRONOMY
16 Week Session January 20 - May 17
ASTR 1303 Stellar Astronomy
G+ [0/24] 28438 Lec 002 CYP 2222 TTh 9:10am - 10:25am Staff
G+ [0/30] 28439 Lec 003 PIN 302 MW 12:00pm - 1:15pm Staff
G+ [0/32] 28440 Lec 004 RGC 328 MW 10:35am - 11:50am Staff
G+ [0/32] 28441 Lec 005 RGC 328 TTh 12:00pm - 1:15pm Staff
G+ [0/24] 28443 Lec 007 RGC A252 TTh 5:40pm - 6:55pm Staff
G+ [0/24] 28442 Lec 006 RVS 2265 MW 4:15pm - 5:30pm Staff
ASTR 1304 Solar System Astronomy
G+ [0/32] 28444 Lec 001 CYP 2222 MW 1:25pm - 2:40pm Staff
G+ [0/24] 28446 Lec 003 NRG 4146 TTh 1:25pm - 2:40pm Staff
G+ [0/24] 28445 Lec 002 NRG 2213 TTh 8:30pm - 9:45pm Staff
G+ [0/32] 28448 Lec 006 RGC 328 MW 5:40pm - 6:55pm Staff
G+ [0/30] 28449 Lec 008 RGC 328 TTh 10:35am - 11:50am Staff
G+ [0/25] 28447 Lec 004 RRH 204 TTh 9:30am - 10:45am Staff
ASTR 1403 Stellar Astronomy with Lab
G+ [0/22] 28450 Lec 001 NRG 4146 TTh 7:05pm - 8:20pm Staff
Lab 001 NRG 4119 TTh 8:30pm - 9:45pm
G+ [0/24] 28451 Lec 002 RVS 2266 MW 7:05pm - 8:20pm Staff
Lab 002 RVS 2266 MW 8:30pm - 9:45pm
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. Prerequisite: 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.