Austin Community College
Spring 2011 - OPEN COURSES

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Updated: 11/30/2011 11:00:34


ASTRONOMY

CLASSROOM 
16 Week Session January 18 - May 15
ASTR 1303 Stellar Astronomy This is equivalent to PHYS-1311.

G+	[14/24]	21845	Lec	001	CYP	2222	MW	12:00pm -  1:20pm	OH Springen, Clyde
G+	[18/30]	21846	Lec	003	PIN	302	MW	12:00pm -  1:20pm	OH Crane, Gary
G+	[27/32]	21847	Lec	004	RGC	328	MW	10:35am - 11:55am	OH Fulton, John
G+	[26/32]	21848	Lec	005	RGC	328	TTh	12:00pm -  1:15pm	OH Heath, James
G+	[20/32]	21849	Lec	007	RGC	328	TTh	 5:40pm -  6:55pm	OH Blum, John
G+	[16/32]	26055	Lec	006	RRC	2321.	MW	 2:50pm -  4:10pm	OH Hessel, Torvald
G+	[18/32]	23794	Lec	002	RRC	2321.	TTh	 1:25pm -  2:40pm	OH Crane, Gary
ASTR 1304 Solar System Astronomy ASTR 1304 is equivalent to PHYS 1312
G+	[22/30]	21850	Lec	001	CYP	2207	TTh	 9:10am - 10:25am	OH Cavalli, Christina
G+	[22/24]	21852	Lec	003	NRG	4146	TTh	 1:25pm -  2:40pm	OH Blum, John
G+	[12/30]	21851	Lec	002	PIN	501	TTh	 8:30pm -  9:45pm	OH Springen, Clyde
G+	[27/32]	21855	Lec	006	RGC	328	MW	 5:40pm -  7:00pm	OH Blum, John
G+	[25/32]	21856	Lec	008	RGC	328	TTh	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Heath, James
G+	[6/32]	24028	Lec	007	RRC	2322.	TTh	 1:25pm -  2:40pm	OH Springen, Clyde
G+	[24/32]	21854	Lec	005	RVS	2266	MW	 4:30pm -  5:50pm	OH Fulton, John
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]	21858	Lec	003	CYP	2222	TTh	 1:25pm -  2:40pm	OH Cavalli, Christina
			Lab	003	CYP	2236	TTh	 2:50pm -  4:05pm	   
G+	[12/24]	21857	Lec	002	RVS	2266	MW	 7:00pm -  8:20pm	OH Richmond, Marvin
			Lab	002	RVS	2266	MW	 8:30pm -  9:50pm	   
ASTR 1404 Solar System Astronomy with Lab
G+	[22/24]	21859	Lec	001	NRG	4146	TTh	 7:05pm -  8:20pm	OH Blankenship, Zachary
			Lab	001	NRG	4119	TTh	 8:30pm -  9:45pm	   
G+	[19/24]	22997	Lec	002	RRC	2321.	TTh	 7:05pm -  8:25pm	OH Heath, James
			Lab	002	RRC	2324.	TTh	 8:35pm -  9:50pm	   


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.