AS 180 - Astronomy

Institution:

Erie Community College

Subject:

Description:

A one-semester course designed to acquaint the student with the solar system and selected topics from studies of the stars and nebulae. Topics include the beginnings of astronomy, Ptolemy to Newton, earth and moon system, tools and methods of the astronomer, planets and satellites, comets and meteors, stars, stellar systems, galaxies and cosmology. Prerequisite: none. Co-requisite: AS 181. Concurrent registration in AS 181 required. F/S ( C, N, S)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ecc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 842-2770

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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