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Class Schedule For Astronomy - Spring 2013

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Table Of Contents

ASTR 4A - Intro to the Solar System (3 Units)

Description and explanations of astronomical phenomena and measurements related to the Solar System and exoplanets. Structure and evolution of planetary systems. Formation of solar systems and planets. Occasional observation periods.

Prerequisite: One year of high school geometry or instructor permission.
Sect Books Class Nbr Ses Cmp Seats Tot/Avl Days Bldg/Room Times Faculty GE & Grad Req
01 book for ASTR 4A Section 01 33744 1 Lecture 72/1 TR SQU316 1030AM-1145AM Taylor,Christopher L B1

ASTR 4B - Intro to Stars and Galaxies (3 Units)

Description and explanations of astronomical phenomena related to stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Structure and evolution of stellar and galactic systems. Occasional observation periods.

Prerequisite: One year high school geometry or instructor permission.
Sect Books Class Nbr Ses Cmp Seats Tot/Avl Days Bldg/Room Times Faculty GE & Grad Req
01 book for ASTR 4B Section 01 33605 1 Lecture 90/0 MWF MND1015 1000AM-1050AM Taylor,Christopher L B1
02 book for ASTR 4B Section 02 33745 1 Lecture 90/4 MWF MND1015 200PM-250PM Taylor,Christopher L B1

ASTR 6 - Astronomical Observtn Lab (1 Units)

Study and use of various telescopes; field observation of planets, stars, meteors, asteroids, the moon and sun; laboratory activities relevant to astronomy. Lab three hours.

Prerequisite: ASTR 4A, ASTR 4B, or ASTR 4C; may be taken concurrently.
Sect Books Class Nbr Ses Cmp Seats Tot/Avl Days Bldg/Room Times Faculty GE & Grad Req
02 book for ASTR 6 Section 02 33256 1 Laboratory 30/0 F DLN1010 1200PM-250PM Bratton,Clayton G B3

ASTR 132 - Stars,Galaxies&Cosmology (3 Units)

Types and evolution of stars; structure and evolution of galaxies; overall structure of the universe; current developments in astronomy.

Prerequisite: ASTR 4A, ASTR 4B, or 4C and GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X.
Sect Books Class Nbr Ses Cmp Seats Tot/Avl Days Bldg/Room Times Faculty GE & Grad Req
01 book for ASTR 132 Section 01 34990 1 Lecture 30/0 MWF SQU443 1200PM-1250PM Taylor,Christopher L B5,WI

ASTR 199 - Special Problems (1-2 Units)

Individual projects or directed reading.

Note: Open only to students competent to assume individual work on approval of the instructor. Up to 2 units may be taken for a grade.
Sect Books Class Nbr Ses Cmp Seats Tot/Avl Days Bldg/Room Times Faculty GE & Grad Req
01 book for ASTR 199 Section 01 33257 1 Independent Study 25/25 - Staff

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GE & Graduation Requirement Codes

B1 - Physical Science (B1)

B3 - Laboratory (B3)

B5 - Further Studies in Area B (B5)

WI - SAC:WRITING INTENSIVE GRAD REQ

Session Codes

1 - Regular Academic Session (01/28/2013 to 05/17/2013)