ASTR 1371 - Principles of Astronomy

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San Antonio College

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Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0301Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0303Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0302This course is a discussion of current topics in astronomy in more detail than the basic course. Topics, partially chosen by class vote, include modern spacecraft investigations of the planets, the possibilities of life in outer space, interstellar communication, space travel, and recent discoveries such as pulsars, black holes, quasars, dark matter, and the universe. This course is for students who want more than just a basic descriptive course. Visits to the Scobee Planetarium and observing field trips may be held.Unique Need Course: Check with your transfer institution to verify acceptance of courses.Semester Hours: (3-3-0)CIP: 40.0201.72 03

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alamo.edu/sac

Phone Number:

(210) 486-0000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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