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Introductory Astronomy (AST 101)

Term: 2012-2013 Fall Semester

Schedule

Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:55 PM (8/27/2012 - 10/2/2012) Location: CMCC JAL 209
Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:55 PM (8/27/2012 - 10/4/2012) Location: CMCC JAL 209
Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:55 PM (8/30/2012 - 8/30/2012) Location: CMCC JAL 424
Thu, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (8/30/2012 - 8/30/2012) Location: CMCC JAL 424
Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:55 PM (9/6/2012 - 9/6/2012) Location: CMCC JAL 424
Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:55 PM (9/20/2012 - 9/20/2012) Location: CMCC JAL 504
Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:55 PM (9/27/2012 - 9/27/2012) Location: CMCC JAL 504
Thu, 6:00 PM - 8:55 PM (10/4/2012 - 12/15/2012) Location: CMCC LPC 117

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.