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ASTR 1000 – Highlights of Astronomy - 2 Credits
This course provides a concise descriptive survey of the major
topics in astronomy. This one-semester course includes such topics as telescopes,
the planets, eclipses, comets, constellations, stellar types and groups, galaxies
and unusual celestial objects. Each class is divided into an illustrated lecture
and observation at the CCRI Observatory on the Knight Campus. (This course is an
elective and does not fill the science requirement) Class: 3 hours
ASTR 1010 – The Solar System - 4 Credits
Major topics included are the properties and motions of the planets
and satellites as well as comets and asteroids. Astronomical explanations of natural
phenomena such as tides, lunar phases, seasons and eclipses are discussed. The development
of our modern concepts and theories of the origin and evolution of the solar system
are traced historically. Actual observing sessions at the CCRI Observatory, Knight
Campus, are included as an optional part of the course. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 2
hours
ASTR 1020 – The Stellar System - 4 Credits
Major topics included are stellar properties, nebulae, the galactic
system, external galaxies, unusual celestial objects and the origin of the universe.
Special emphasis is given to the astronomical techniques required to obtain knowledge.
Actual observing sessions at the CCRI Observatory, Knight Campus, are included as
an optional part of the course. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 2 hours
ASTR 2010 – Practical Astronomy I - 4 Credits
The course presents topics in celestial mechanics. Emphasis is
on the use of astronomical tables and instruments in practical problems. Practical
experience with a telescope at an observatory is included. (Prerequisite: ASTR 1010
and 1020, MATH 1200 or 1210 may be taken concurrently) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 2
hours
ASTR 2020 – Practical Astronomy II - 4 Credits
This course presents topics in celestial photography, photometry
and astrophysics. Emphasis is on the use of attachments for special purposes, such
as astrographic camera and solar photography. Practical experience with astronomical
instruments at an observatory is included. (Prerequisite: ASTR 2010) Lecture: 3
hours, Lab: 2 hours
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