ASTRONOMY

ASTR-104 Elementary Astronomy
3 Credits (Science Core)
Elementary Astronomy is a one-semester elementary course in descriptive astronomy, especially appropriate for non-science students. The student will become knowledgeable in the areas of historical astronomy, basic tools and methods of astronomy, earth and celestial body motions, characteristics of the sun and its planets, composition and evolution of stars, nature and distribution of galactic systems, role of the space program, and the possibility of life in the universe. For astronomy lab, see ASTR-114. Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in MATH-070. (3 hours weekly)

ASTR-114 Elementary Astronomy Lab
1 Credit (Science Core)
In this course the student will acquire elementary observational, measurement, and experimental experiences in astronomy. The student will utilize the metric system to measure given objects, make a simple telescope, plot the moon’s orbit from phase photos, identify spectral lines, use a microcomputer for simulations and CAI, make and record observations of the sunset location and moon’s phases for several weeks, etc. Experiments will be performed to demonstrate scientific concepts used in astronomy. At least one night time observation is required. Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in MATH-070; Pre- or co­requisite: ASTR-104. (2 hours lab weekly)