Austin Community College
Summer 2011 - OPEN COURSES

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Updated: 11/30/2011 12:37:17


ASTRONOMY

CLASSROOM 
5.5 Week Session May 23 - June 29
ASTR 1304 Solar System Astronomy ASTR 1304 is equivalent to PHYS 1312

G+	[18/32]	31118	Lec	001	NRG	1214	MTWTh	10:30am - 12:20pm	OH Blankenship, Zachary


11 Week Session May 23 - August 8
ASTR 1303 Stellar Astronomy This is equivalent to PHYS-1311.
G+	[25/32]	27579	Lec	003	NRG	2121	TTh	 8:00pm -  9:50pm	OH Blankenship, Zachary
ASTR 1304 Solar System Astronomy ASTR 1304 is equivalent to PHYS 1312
G+	[18/32]	27580	Lec	003	RGC	331	MW	 8:00pm -  9:55pm	OH Richmond, Marvin
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+	[18/24]	30380	Lec	001	CYP	2205	TTh	 1:00pm -  2:50pm	OH Mitra, Shyamal
			Lab	001	CYP	2221	TTh	 3:00pm -  4:55pm	   


11 Week Session May 23 - August 8
ASTR 1303 Stellar Astronomy This is equivalent to PHYS-1311.
G+	[25/32]	27579	Lec	003	NRG	2121	TTh	 8:00pm -  9:50pm	OH Blankenship, Zachary
ASTR 1304 Solar System Astronomy ASTR 1304 is equivalent to PHYS 1312
G+	[18/32]	27580	Lec	003	RGC	331	MW	 8:00pm -  9:55pm	OH Richmond, Marvin
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+	[18/24]	30380	Lec	001	CYP	2205	TTh	 1:00pm -  2:50pm	OH Mitra, Shyamal
			Lab	001	CYP	2221	TTh	 3:00pm -  4:55pm	   


5.5 Week Session June 30 - August 8
ASTR 1303 Stellar Astronomy This is equivalent to PHYS-1311.
G+	[16/24]	29174	Lec	001	RVS	2213	MTWTh	 4:00pm -  5:55pm	OH Crane, Gary
ASTR 1304 Solar System Astronomy ASTR 1304 is equivalent to PHYS 1312
G+	[24/32]	29175	Lec	002	RGC	343	MTWTh	 4:00pm -  5:55pm	OH Richmond, Marvin


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.