ASTR 1010 - Elements of Astronomy

Institution:

Corning Community College

Subject:

Description:

The nature of stars as individuals and as groups. Astronomical instruments, the sun, stellar evolution, recent developments in astronomy (black holes, quasars, etc.), a survey of the solar system. Use of the College Observatory. (3 cr. hrs.) (Spring). Prerequisite: Math 1015. Lecture/laboratory. Writing in content area. Designed for non-science majors to fulfill laboratory science requirements and for science majors as an elective. Lab fee. Meets General Education requirement in Natural Sciences.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.corning-cc.edu/

Phone Number:

(607) 962-9011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.