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Introductory Astronomy (AST 101)

Term: 2011-2012 Fall Semester

Faculty

Edward Jay Sarton Jr
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Gary Rattray
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Schedule

Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:55 PM (8/29/2011 - 12/17/2011) Location: CMCC JAL 510
Thu, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (9/8/2011 - 9/8/2011) Location: CMCC JAL 424
Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (9/22/2011 - 9/22/2011) Location: CMCC JAL 424
Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (9/29/2011 - 9/29/2011) Location: CMCC JAL 424
Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (10/6/2011 - 10/6/2011) Location: CMCC JAL 424
Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (10/20/2011 - 10/20/2011) Location: CMCC JAL 424
Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (10/27/2011 - 10/27/2011) Location: CMCC JAL 424
Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (12/1/2011 - 12/8/2011) Location: CMCC JAL 424

Description

AST 101 Astronomy
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course will cover the fundamentals of astronomy. Topics covered will include the solar system and Earth’s place in it, stars, galaxies, and concepts of the universe. Also covered will be telescopes, spacecraft, and other tools used to acquire knowledge of distant objects. There is no math prerequisite, however math concepts will be used in describing models, and students will be expected to solve problems using arithmetic and simple algebra concepts. Co-requisite: AST 102.