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Course Descriptions:
AST (Astronomy)

Class
Lab
Clin.
Cred.
AST 111 Descriptive Astronomy
3
0
0
3
Syllabus Available (in Adobe Acrobat PDF format):
  • No Syllabus Is Available At This Time

Prerequisite: RED 090
Corequisite: AST 111A
This course introduces an overall view of modern astronomy. Topics include an overview of the solar system, the sun, stars, galaxies, and the larger universe. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the universe around them. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
AST 111A Descriptive Astronomy Lab
0
2
0
1
Syllabus Available (in Adobe Acrobat PDF format):
  • No Syllabus Is Available At This Time

Prerequisite: RED 090
Corequisite: AST 111
The course is a laboratory to accompany AST 111. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences which enhance the materials presented in AST 111 and which provide practical experience. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the universe around them. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
AST 151 General Astronomy I
3
0
0
3
Syllabus Available (in Adobe Acrobat PDF format):

Prerequisite: RED 090
Corequisite: AST 151A
This course introduces the science of modern astronomy with a concentration on the solar system. Emphasis is placed on the history and physics of astronomy and an introduction to the solar system, including the planets, comets, and meteors. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a general understanding of the solar system. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
AST 151A General Astronomy I Lab
0
2
0
1
Syllabus Available (in Adobe Acrobat PDF format):

Prerequisite: RED 090
Corequisite: AST 151
The course is a laboratory to accompany AST 151. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences which enhance the materials presented in AST 151 and which provide practical experience. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a general understanding of the solar system. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
AST 152 General Astronomy II
3
0
0
3
Syllabus Available (in Adobe Acrobat PDF format):

Prerequisite: AST 151
Corequisite: AST 152A
This course is a continuation of AST 151 with primary emphasis beyond the solar system. Topics include the sun, stars, galaxies, and the larger universe, including cosmology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of astronomy. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
AST 152A General Astronomy II Lab
0
2
0
1
Syllabus Available (in Adobe Acrobat PDF format):
Prerequisite: AST 151
Corequisite: AST 152
The course is a laboratory to accompany AST 152. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences which enhance the materials presented in AST 152 and which provide practical experience. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of astronomy. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.

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