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Astronomy
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
AST 050 The Sky
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
Introduction to the terminology, technology, and concepts related to the sky. Includes the celestial sphere, observation,
and recent advances in amateur astronomy.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
AST 101 Solar System
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to the science of the nature and origin of the solar system: the sun and its family of planets, along with
comets and asteroids. Includes the history of astronomy and special topics regarding the space program. Also includes
scientific thinking as an application of critical and quantitative thinking and science in contrast of pseudoscience.
Corequisite(s): AST 101LB
Offered: Fall, Spring.
AST 101IN Solar System
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the science of the nature and origin of the solar system: the sun and its family of planets, along with
comets and asteroids. Includes the history of astronomy and special topics regarding the space program. Also includes
scientific thinking as an application of critical and quantitative thinking, and science in contrast to pseudoscience. Also
includes in-class measuremental and mathematical exercises, outside observation projects, independent studies, and selfinitiated
trips to local astronomy facilities.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
AST 101LB Solar System Laboratory
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
Laboratory for AST 101. Includes in-class measuremental and mathematical exercises, outside observation projects,
independent studies, and self-initiated field trips to local astronomy facilities. Emphasizes hands-on group and individual
experiences and mathematical reasoning to enrich understanding of AST 101 lecture material.
Corequisite(s): AST 101
Offered: Fall, Spring.
AST 102 Stars, Galaxies, Universe
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to the universe beyond the solar system. Includes the nature of light, how astronomers and telescopes work,
and the possibilities of alien life in the universe. Also includes the lifetime of stars, exotic objects such as quasars, pulsars
and black holes, and the origin, nature and future of the universe. Also includes scientific thinking as an application of
critical and quantitative thinking and science in contrast to pseudoscience.
Corequisite(s): AST 102LB
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
AST 102IN Stars, Galaxies, Universe
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the universe beyond the solar system. Includes the nature of light, how astronomers and telescopes work,
and the possibilities of alien life in the universe. Also includes the lifetime of stars, exotic objects such as quasars, pulsars
and black holes and the origin, nature and future of the universe. Also includes scientific thinking as an application of
critical and quantitative thinking and science in contrast to pseudoscience. Also includes in-class measuremental and
mathematical exercises, outside observation projects, independent studies, and self-initiated field trips to local astronomy
facilities.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
AST 102LB Stars, Galaxies, Universe Laboratory
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
Laboratory for AST 102. Includes in-class measuremental and mathematical exercises, outside observation projects,
independent studies, and self-initiated field trips to local astronomy facilities. Emphasizes “hands-on” group and individual
experiences and mathematical reasoning to enrich understanding of AST 102 lecture material.
Corequisite(s): AST 102
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
ASTRONOMY
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