Austin Community College
Spring 2010 - OPEN COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 11/22/2009 19:25:24
ASTRONOMY
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+ [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+ [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
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.