AST 127 - Cosmic System

Institution:

Schenectady County Community College

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Description:

This is a one-semester course designed to acquaint students with the scientific study of the heavens. The emphasis is on the evolution, life cycle and characteristics of the stars and galaxies. Information from recent discoveries by the Hubble telescope and other 21st century NT telescopes will be presented. Other discussion topics include constellation identification, space travel, life in the universe, and cosmology. PR: Two years of high school mathematics S

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.sunysccc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 381-1200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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