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Course Descriptions for Astronomy
| ASTRO-10 | Introduction to Astronomy | | CSU and UC | (3 units lecture) | | | This course will present an overview of historical approaches to the understanding of the science of astronomy; study electromagnetic radiation and how astronomers use this phenomena; present an overview of the solar system and its components; study the sun as a star and other stars which are double, variable, or bizarre; describe the evolution of stars; study groupings of stars in clusters and galaxies; review the dynamics of galaxies and clusters of galaxies; and analyze the role of galaxies in the dynamics of the universe. | | | | |
| | ASTRO-11 | The Solar System and Space Exploration | | CSU and UC | (3 units lecture) | | | An examination of the geologic processes that have shaped the planets and moons of our solar system. Students will explore the fundamentals of geology and meteorology of the Earth and apply them to the rest of the solar system. Critical thinking will be expressed in the context of comparative planetology. | | | | |
| | ASTRO-15A | Observational Astronomy | | CSU | (1 unit lecture/lab) | | | and UC This course is designed to familiarize students with visual, telescopic and some photographic observing techniques. Both the day and evening sky may be observed. Optional late-night observing sessions may be offered. Telescopes may be checked out by students. The planetarium will be used on cloudy nights. | | Prerequisite: Credit for or enrollment in ASTRO-10 | | | |
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