ASTR 1104 - Solar System Laboratory

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San Antonio College

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Prerequisites: ASTR 1304 or concurrent registration in ASTR 1304Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: ENGL 0300Reading Basic Skills Prerequisite: READ 0302Math Basic Skills Prerequisite: MATH 0301This is an experimental astronomy lab course designed for non-science majors. Topics include planetary, lunar, and solar observations with telescopes and/or the naked eye; measurements of the gravitational constant, gravitational acceleration, and the speed of light; analysis of spectra and spacecraft images; and impact cratering simulations. Students may also have the opportunity to simulate a spacecraft mission to a fictional planet. Visits to the Scobee Planetarium and field trips may be held.Semester Hours: (1-0-3)CIP: 40.0201.52 03

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alamo.edu/sac

Phone Number:

(210) 486-0000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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