PHY 105 - ASTRONOMY 3.00 Formerly SC 2117

Institution:

Middlesex Community College - Massachusetts

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Description:

A descriptive course designed to introduce students to solar system and deep space phenomena. Extensive use is made of hands-on activities to aid in understanding the relationship of the earth to the sun, moon, and other planets, along with tides, time, and eclipses. Emphasis is placed upon gaining insights into the size and scale of the solar system, galaxy, and cosmos. Additional topics include stellar evolution, dynamics of the milky way and other galaxies, the search for extraterrestrial life, and cosmology. Nighttime sky viewing is included, with and without the telescope. Prerequisite: MAT 060 (MA 1101) and eligibility for ENG 101 (EN 1103) and ENG 060 (EN 2103). Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 (EN 2122) or ENG 085 (EN 2131) if CPT reading placement test is between 68 and 75. General Education Electives: Science 135

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.middlesex.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 656-3200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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