Astronomy

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ASTR 100 PRINCIPLES OF ASTRONOMY 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: MATH 45 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent; RDG 54 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Introduction to the concepts and methods developed in astronomy to describe and understand the physical nature and processes of astronomical phenomena. Topics include the sky, the solar system, stars and stellar evolution, nebulae, the Milky Way Galaxy, galaxies, and cosmology. [D; CSU; UC]
ASTR 100 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
51514 ASTR 100 05 09:30AM-10:45AM TTH 301 Miller,Grant 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51515 ASTR 100 07 11:00AM-11:50AM MWF 302 Miller,Grant 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51516 ASTR 100 09 12:00PM-12:50PM MWF 301 Miller,Grant 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51517 ASTR 100 11 12:00PM-01:15PM TTH 381 Johnson,Lloyd 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
51519 ASTR 100 70 10:00AM-11:50AM MWF 7215 Sadjadi,Sina 8 28*
HIGHER ED CENTER, NATIONAL CITY - DAY Begins: 3/15/2010 Ends: 5/14/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
ASTR 109 ASTRONOMY LABORATORY 1 Unit [Corequisite: ASTR 100, ASTR 120, ASTR 150, ASTR 170, ASTR 180, or ASTR 205 (may be taken previously). Recommended Preparation: MATH 45 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent.] Demonstrates astronomical principles through observation, simulation, and analysis of data. Includes topics such as the sky, the solar system, stars, nebulae, galaxies, and cosmology. [D; CSU; UC]
ASTR 109 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
51520 ASTR 109 01 01:30PM-04:20PM M 381 Miller,Grant 18 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
ASTR 120 SOLAR SYSTEM ASTRONOMY 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: MATH 45 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent; RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Investigates the origin of the Sun and planets and how they change. Analyzes the physical properties of planets, moons, rings, comets, and asteroids. Surveys the history of space exploration. Topics include: solar system formation and evolution; comparative planetology; and recent discoveries regarding our solar system and planets around distant stars. [D; CSU; UC]
ASTR 120 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
51523 ASTR 120 01 10:00AM-10:50AM MWF 381 Johnson,Lloyd 18 2*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
ASTR 150 DISCOVERY OF THE COSMOS 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Chronological exploration of the major astronomical observations and discoveries---from ancient times to the mid- twentieth century---that have shaped our current understanding of the universe. Topics include: constellations and astronomical lore; the sky; ancient cosmologies; heliocentrism; pre- and early- telescopic discoveries; stars; nebulae; the Galaxy; galaxies; and the expanding universe. [D; CSU; UC]
ASTR 150 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
51524 ASTR 150 01 09:00AM-09:50AM MWF 381 Miller,Grant 18 4*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
ASTR 180 LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: MATH 45 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent; RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Explores how the universe evolved from a mix of subatomic particles into intelligent life itself. Examines the probability that extraterrestrial intelligence exists and the possibility of communication. Topics include: origin and evolution of universe; birth, aging, and deaths of stars; chemical enrichment of the galaxy; comets; and origin of life. [D; CSU; UC]
ASTR 180 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
51525 ASTR 180 01 09:30AM-10:45AM TTH 381 Veal,Jeffrey 18 4*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/13/2010 Ends: 5/21/2010 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 3:48 PM
Total Courses: 5 Total Sections: 9