Austin Community College
Summer 2011 - CANCELLED COURSES
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Updated: 11/30/2011 12:37:17
ASTRONOMY
5.5 Week Session May 23 - June 29
ASTR 1303 Stellar Astronomy
This is equivalent to PHYS-1311.
G+ [0/32] 31117 Lec 002 CYP 2231 MTWTh 2:15pm - 4:05pm OH Cavalli, Christina
G+ [0/32] 30091 Lec 004 RRC 3340. MTWTh 2:05pm - 3:55pm OH Crane, Gary
ASTR 1304 Solar System Astronomy
ASTR 1304 is equivalent to PHYS 1312
G+ [0/32] 30092 Lec 004 RRC 2322. MTWTh 10:00am - 11:50am Staff
11 Week Session May 23 - August 8
ASTR 1404 Solar System Astronomy with Lab
G+ [0/24] 30093 Lec 001 RRC 2322. TTh 6:00pm - 7:50pm OH Hessel, Torvald
Lab 001 RRC 2324. TTh 8:00pm - 9:50pm
11 Week Session May 23 - August 8
ASTR 1404 Solar System Astronomy with Lab
G+ [0/24] 30093 Lec 001 RRC 2322. TTh 6:00pm - 7:50pm OH Hessel, Torvald
Lab 001 RRC 2324. TTh 8:00pm - 9:50pm
5.5 Week Session June 30 - August 8
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.