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ASTR (Astronomy)
ASTR 1000 - Highlights of Astronomy - 2 Credits
This course provides a survey of the major topics in astronomy. Topics include 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 (Warwick), clear skies permitting or a cloudy night astronomical exercise. Note: This elective does not fill the science requirement. Lecture: 3 hours
ASTR 1010 - The Solar System - 4 Credits
Major topics covered in this course are the historical development of astronomical understanding, concepts of the celestial sphere, the technology of astronomical observations, modern planetary science derived from the space program, small bodies of the solar system and the origin and evolution of the solar system. Evening observing sessions are included as an optional part of the course (clear skies permitting). Note: This course fulfills one lab science requirement for the A.A. Degree. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 2 hours
ASTR 1020 - The Stellar System - 4 Credits
This course includes the study of the science of analyzing radiation that reaches Earth from extraterrestrial objects; the sun; stellar properties; the life cycles of stars; systems containing more than one star including clusters and galaxies, extraordinary objects such as neutron stars, pulsars, black holes and quasars; and the origin and evolution of the universe. Evening observing sessions are included as an optional part of the course (clear skies permitting). Note: This course fulfills one lab science requirement for A.A. Degree. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 2 hours
ASTR 2010 - Practical Astronomy I - 4 Credits
This 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. Note: This course fulfills one lab science requirement for A.A. Degree. (Prerequisite: ASTR 1010 and 1020 and MATH 1210, that 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
