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1.00 Credits
Discusses the distance to stars, the surface temperature of stars, the size of stars, the mass of stars, and the laws of nature that govern the behavior and physical properties of stars. Also, how stars are born, live, and die. Prerequisites: College algebra and familiarity with the use of a calculator.
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Discusses the death of stars, from white dwarfs and neutron stars to black holes. Studies the violent explosions that rock the central regions of many galaxies, as well as the relation between black holes, exploding galaxies, and quasars. Prerequisites: College algebra and familiarity with the use of a calculator.
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Discusses concepts related to optics and operation of reflecting and refracting telescopes. Emphasizes the resolving power, magnification, image scale, and light gathering ability of a telescope. Prerequisites: College algebra and familiarity with the use of a calculator.
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Discusses our solar system's space debris: asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. Studies the origin of each and discusses their impact upon Earth. Explores ancient civilization's belief about each. Prerequisites: College algebra and familiarity with the use of a calculator.
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Discusses the planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. Emphasizes the basic properties of the planets, how they were formed, their atmospheres, and the natural satellites of Earth and Mars. Prerequisites: College algebra and familiarity with the use of a calculator.
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Discusses the planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Pluto. Emphasizes the basic properties of the planets, how they differ from the terrestrial planets, and the natural satellites of each planet. Prerequisites: College algebra and familiarity with the use of a calculator.
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2.00 Credits
Discusses the recent efforts by physicist to combine two important theories: Quantum Mechanics and Einstein's General Relativity, which are mutually incompatible. Superstring Theory overcomes the incompatibility problem by giving us a new theory called the Theory of Everything (T.O.E.) Prerequisites: Introductory physical science, college algebra, and familiarity with the use of a calculator.
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Discusses the history and science of manned and unmanned exploration of space. Begins with the first satellites and humans launched into space, continues through the Apollo moon program, and concludes with the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. Prerequisites: College Algebra and familiarity with the use of a calculator.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to issues of bilingualism, bidialectism, language development, language attitudes, non-verbal communication in bilingual settings, and language assessment. These issues are directly related to the student's own experience through assessment of the student's linguistic proficiency. Prerequisite: Teaching certificate.
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3.00 Credits
Presents an interdisciplinary overview of the history, philosophy, sociology, culture, psychology, and legislation of bilingual and ESL education. Compares methods and models of bilingual and ESL education. Requires 10 clock-hours of field experience. Prerequisite: Teaching certificate.
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