Austin Community College
Fall 2010 - OPEN COURSES
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Updated: 11/29/2011 14:20:40
ASTRONOMY
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
ASTR 1303 Stellar Astronomy
This is equivalent to PHYS-1311. ASTR 1303 and ASTR 1304 can be taken in any order. This course is not a prerequisite for ASTR 1304.
G+ [16/32] 15820 Lec 001 PIN 709 T 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Richmond, Marvin
G+ [17/32] 15821 Lec 002 RGC 220 MW 5:40pm - 7:00pm OH Blum, John
G+ [21/32] 15822 Lec 004 RGC 328 TTh 12:00pm - 1:20pm OH Springen, Clyde
G+ [22/32] 20731 Lec 003 RRC 2321.00 MW 10:45am - 12:05pm OH Crane, Gary
G+ [22/36] 15823 Lec 005 RVS 2265 MW 2:50pm - 4:10pm OH Richmond, Marvin
ASTR 1304 Solar System Astronomy
ASTR 1304 is equivalent to PHYS 1312. ASTR 1303 and ASTR 1304 can be taken in any order. ASTR 1303 is not a prerequisite for ASTR 1304.
G+ [20/28] 15826 Lec 004 CYP 1140 TTh 1:25pm - 2:45pm OH Cavalli, Christina
G+ [26/32] 15828 Lec 006 NRG 2242 TTh 1:25pm - 2:45pm OH Blum, John
G+ [24/32] 15824 Lec 001 PIN 303 MW 10:35am - 11:55am OH Richmond, Marvin
G+ [21/32] 15825 Lec 003 RGC 328 MW 10:35am - 11:55am OH Heath, James
G+ [27/30] 15827 Lec 005 RGC 331 TTh 5:40pm - 7:00pm OH Blum, John
G+ [11/32] 20732 Lec 002 RRC 2321.00 MW 1:25pm - 2:45pm OH Crane, Gary
ASTR 1403 Stellar Astronomy with Lab
ASTR 1403 is equivalent to PHYS 1411. To create a safe learning environment, science lab classes are never overloaded.
G+ [15/24] 15830 Lec 002 CYP 2213 MW 2:50pm - 4:10pm OH Cavalli, Christina
Lab 002 CYP 2222 MW 4:15pm - 5:30pm
G+ [17/24] 15829 Lec 001 NRG 2242 TTh 7:05pm - 8:25pm OH Blankenship, Zachary
Lab 001 NRG 4119 TTh 8:30pm - 9:45pm
G+ [15/24] 20729 Lec 003 RRC 2313.00 TTh 7:05pm - 8:25pm OH Heath, James
Lab 003 RRC 2324.00 TTh 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.