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| Astronomy |
| ASTR 10 | The Solar System | 3.00 Units | ||
| Introduction to history and physical principles of astronomy, focusing on our Solar System. Includes: constellations; distance scales; historical development of astronomy; gravitation; motion of the Earth, Moon and Planets; astronomical tools; formation and evolution of the solar system; physical properties, atmosphere, and evolution of the Earth, Moon, and planets within the solar system; asteroids, comets, and other small bodies; discovery of extra-solar planets; possibilities for life beyond Earth. Designed to be accessible to students in all majors. A companion science lab, Astronomy 30, is also available. | ||||
| College: Chabot College, Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: Science and Math | ||||
| ASTR 20 | Stars and the Universe | 3.00 Units | ||
| Introduction to the study of stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Includes the nature of light and matter, telescopes, spectroscopy, stellar formation and evolution, galaxies, quasars, and cosmology. Designed to be accessible to students in all majors. A companion science lab, Astronomy 30, is also available. | ||||
| College: Chabot College, Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: Science and Math | ||||
| ASTR 30 | Intro to Astronomy Lab | 1.00 Unit | ||
| Introduction to laboratory principles and techniques in astronomy, including use of telescopes, astronomical images, simulations, and identification of stars and constellations in the night sky. Prerequisite: ASTR 10 May be taken concurrently or ASTR 20 may be taken concurrently. | ||||
| College: Chabot College | ||||
| Division: Science and Math | ||||
| ASTR 30L | Introduction to Astronomy Lab | 1.00 Unit | ||
| Introduction to laboratory principles and techniques in astronomy. Includes: observational techniques such as naked eye, binocular, and telescopic identification of stars, planets, constellations, and deep sky objects; telescope operation and imaging; spectroscopy, motions of the sun, moon and planets. Prerequisite: ASTR 31 or ASTR 32 with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently) | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| ASTR 31 | Intro to Astronomy: Solar Sys. | 3.00 Units | ||
| Introduction to history and physical principles of astronomy, focusing on our Solar System. Includes: constellations; distance scales; historical development of astronomy; gravitation; motion of the Earth, Moon, and Planets; astronomical tools; formation and evolution of the solar system; physical properties, atmosphere, and evolution of the Earth, Moon, and planets within the solar system; asteroids, comets, and other small bodies; discovery of extra- solar planets; possibilities for life beyond Earth. Designed for non-majors in mathematics or a physical science. A companion science lab, Astronomy 30L, is also available. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| ASTR 32 | Intro: Stars and The Universe | 3.00 Units | ||
| Introduction to the study of stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Includes the nature of light and matter, telescopes, spectroscopy, stellar formation and evolution, galaxies, quasars, and cosmology. Designed for non-majors in mathematics or a physical science. A companion science lab, Astronomy 30L, is also available. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
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