Austin Community College
Spring 2010 - ALL COURSES

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Updated: 11/22/2009 20:25:23


ASTRONOMY

CLASSROOM 
16 Week Session January 19 - May 16
ASTR 1303 Stellar Astronomy ASTR 1303 is equivalent to PHYS 1311

G+	[19/32]	03889	Lec	001	CYP	2236	MW	12:00pm -  1:15pm	OH Crane, Gary
G+	[21/30]	03890	Lec	003	PIN	302	MW	12:00pm -  1:15pm	OH Richmond, Marvin
G+	[32/32]	03891	Lec	004	RGC	328	MW	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Heath, James
G+	[32/32]	03892	Lec	005	RGC	328	TTh	12:00pm -  1:15pm	OH Hessel, Torvald
G+	[18/24]	03894	Lec	007	RGC	328	TTh	 5:40pm -  6:55pm	OH Blum, John
ASTR 1304 Solar System Astronomy ASTR 1304 is equivalent to PHYS 1312
G+	[15/30]	03895	Lec	001	CYP	2207	TTh	 9:10am - 10:25am	OH Cavalli, Christina
G+	[24/24]	03897	Lec	003	NRG	4146	TTh	 1:25pm -  2:40pm	OH Blum, John
G+	[5/24]	03896	Lec	002	PIN	501	TTh	 8:30pm -  9:45pm	   Staff
G+	[7/32]	03899	Lec	006	RGC	328	MW	 5:40pm -  6:55pm	OH Springen, Clyde
G+	[21/30]	03900	Lec	008	RGC	328	TTh	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Blankenship, Zachary
G+	[8/20]	03898	Lec	004	RRH	204	TTh	 9:30am - 10:45am	OH Crane, Gary
G+	[11/32]	08118	Lec	005	RVS	2266	MW	 4:15pm -  5:30pm	OH Richmond, Marvin
ASTR 1403 Stellar Astronomy with Lab ASTR 1403 is equivalent to PHYS 1411
G+	[14/24]	04437	Lec	003	CYP	2222	TTh	 1:25pm -  2:40pm	OH Cavalli, Christina
			Lab	003	CYP	2236	TTh	 2:50pm -  4:05pm	   
G+	[9/24]	03902	Lec	002	RVS	2266	MW	 7:05pm -  8:20pm	OH Richmond, Marvin
			Lab	002	RVS	2266	MW	 8:30pm -  9:45pm	   
ASTR 1404 Solar System Astronomy with Lab
G+	[22/24]	08419	Lec	001	NRG	4146	TTh	 7:05pm -  8:20pm	OH Heath, James
			Lab	001	NRG	4119	TTh	 8:30pm -  9:45pm	   


DISTANCE LEARNING 
Course Descriptions All Courses 
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.

ASTR 1404 Solar System Astronomy with Lab
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. Also includes an introduction to elements of observational astronomy. Topics include the phases of the Moon, the motions of the planets and the celestial sphere, and 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. Prerequisite: MATD 0390 or two years of high school algebra or equivalent. One year of high school science recommended, but not required.