Austin Community College
Summer 2010 - OPEN COURSES
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Updated: 12/09/2010 14:50:15
ASTRONOMY
5.5 Week Session June 1 - July 7
ASTR 1303 Stellar Astronomy
G+ [17/24] 10748 Lec 002 CYP 2232 MTWTh 10:00am - 11:50am OH Crane, Gary
ASTR 1304 Solar System Astronomy
G+ [23/32] 10749 Lec 001 NRG 1214 MTWTh 10:30am - 12:20pm OH Gray, Candace
11 Week Session June 1 - August 15
ASTR 1303 Stellar Astronomy
G+ [17/32] 11354 Lec 003 NRG 2121 TTh 8:00pm - 9:50pm OH Springen, Clyde
ASTR 1304 Solar System Astronomy
G+ [18/30] 11355 Lec 003 RGC 331 MW 8:00pm - 9:55pm OH Richmond, Marvin
ASTR 1403 Stellar Astronomy with Lab
G+ [18/24] 11610 Lec 001 CYP 2129 TTh 1:00pm - 2:50pm OH Mitra, Shyamal
Lab 001 CYP 2129 TTh 3:00pm - 4:50pm
5.5 Week Session July 8 - August 15
ASTR 1303 Stellar Astronomy
G+ [14/24] 10270 Lec 001 RVS 2213 MTWTh 12:00pm - 1:55pm OH Heath, James
ASTR 1304 Solar System Astronomy
G+ [26/32] 10271 Lec 002 RGC 343 MTWTh 4:00pm - 5:55pm OH Blum, John
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.