Astronomy Courses
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AST 1002 - Horizons in Astronomy
The course introduces the origin, characteristics, and evolution of the solar system, stars, and galaxies and studies the historical milestones in astronomy from the ancient astronomers to the modern space probes. Consideration is given to current and expected future trends in astronomical research and theories.
Students may sign up for this course without being placed by the Testing Center or meeting with the Associate Dean. This course is transferable in a degree seeking program.
This is an Open College directed self-study program consisting of five on-campus meetings with supplemental videotape viewing at home. Obtain course information materials from the Central Campus Bookstore (Bldg 19) prior to the first class meeting. Show your BC ID and fee card at the Learning Resource Center (Bldg 17) on Central Campus to obtain course videos after the semester begins.
| Contact Hours per Week: Independent Study |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
AST 1003 - Astronomy of the Solar System
Primarily descriptive and conceptual study of the solar system and astronomical methods of general interest. Evening observing sessions in addition to the scheduled course hours may be required. An astronomy laboratory is recommended.
Students may sign up for this course without being placed by the Testing Center or meeting with the Associate Dean. This course is transferable in a degree seeking program.
The accompanying laboratory (AST 1022L) is offered concurrently but is not required.
| Prerequisite: MAT 0024 |
| Contact Hours per Week: 3 |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
AST 1004 - Astronomy of Stars and Galaxies
Primarily descriptive and conceptual study of objects and events beyond the solar system in our galaxy and in other galaxies.
Evening observing sessions, in addition to the scheduled course hours, may be required.
Students may sign up for this course without being placed by the Testing Center or meeting with the Associate Dean. This course is transferable in a degree seeking program.
| Prerequisite: MAT 0024 |
| Contact Hours per Week: 3 |
| Credit Hours: 3 |
AST 1022L - Astronomy Laboratory
A basic laboratory course to introduce students to the primary astronomical objects: the sun, moon, planets, stars and galaxies. Students will use the naked eye, telescopes and astronomical atlases to make observations of celestial objects. In addition, physical experiments will introduce principles of optics, light, and gravity utilized in astronomy.
Evening observing sessions, in addition to the scheduled course hours, may be required.
Students may sign up for this course without being placed by the Testing Center or meeting with the Associate Dean. This course is transferable in a degree seeking program.
The accompanying lecture (AST 1003) is offered concurrently.
| Pre or Corequisite: AST 1003 |
| Lab Fee: $26.00 |
| Contact Hours per Week: 3 |
| Credit Hours: 1 |