AST 1510 - Introduction to Astronomy

Institution:

Jamestown Community College

Subject:

Astronomy

Description:

Students will learn about the universe while learning the scientific way of looking at the world and life. There will be four fundamental recurring questions: What is out there? Why is it the way it is? How do we know? How sure are we that we are right? Students will learn that science is a process and will learn the connection between theory and observation. Students will demonstrate their knowledge by observations of the sky and by accessing astronomy sites on the World Wide Web. Prerequisite: MAT 0600; Eligibility: ENG 1530. Campus and term: J fall; C occasionally

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunyjcc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 338-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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