AST I0IN - Stars,Galaxies,Universe

Institution:

Tohono O'Odham Community College

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Description:

Prerequisites: AST 101N 4 cr. hrs. (6 pds: 3 lee, 3 lab) Programs: All GenEd: AGEC/Lab-Sci, AAS(Critical Thinking), AGEC/G, AAS(G) Transfer: AST 112 & AST 114 (ASU), AST 180 & AST 181 (NAU), Elective (UA) Introduction to the universe beyond the solar system. Includes the nature of light, how astronomers and telescopes work, and the possibilities of alien life in the universe. Also includes the lifetime of stars, exotic objects such as quasars, pulsars and black holes and the origin, nature and future of the universe. Also includes scientific thinking as an application of critical and quantitative thinking and science in contrast to pseudoscience. Also includes in-class measurement and mathematical exercises, outside observation projects, independent studies, and self-initiated field trips to local astronomy facilities. Lab projects are integrated into the class.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.tocc.edu

Phone Number:

(520) 383-8401

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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