AST 120 - Space Science I

Institution:

CUNY College of Staten Island

Subject:

Description:

3 class hours, 2 laboratory hours; 4 credits Observations and telescopes. The structure and origin of the solar system, the sun-Earth connection, and space physics; space weather, comparative planetology. Laboratory emphasis will be on quantitative measures of celestial positions (i.e., astrometry, as well as solar system photometry). Field trips and/or day and evening astronomical observation sessions will be required. (science) Pre- or corequisite: MTH 230 or MTH 231

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.csi.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 982-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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