Astronomy

School of Mathematics, Science & Engineering

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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
75860 ASTR 100 03 08:00AM-09:15AM TTH 301 Skelton,Robert 19 4*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75862 ASTR 100 07 11:00AM-11:50AM MWF 302 Sadjadi,Sina 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75863 ASTR 100 09 12:00PM-12:50PM MWF 302 Sadjadi,Sina 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75864 ASTR 100 11 12:00PM-01:15PM TTH 381 Veal,Jeffrey 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75865 ASTR 100 62 06:30PM-09:35PM M 381 Gabler,Christopher 19 16*
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78570 ASTR 100 71 01:00PM-02:30PM TTH 7212 Skelton,Robert 16 16*
HIGHER ED CENTER, NATIONAL CITY - DAY Begins: 1/28/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
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
75867 ASTR 109 01 01:30PM-04:20PM M 381 Sadjadi,Sina 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75868 ASTR 109 03 01:30PM-04:20PM T 381 Gabler,Christopher 19 5*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75869 ASTR 109 07 01:30PM-04:20PM TH 381 Gabler,Christopher 19 9*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
75870 ASTR 109 62 06:30PM-09:20PM T 381 Clayton,Stanley 19 8*
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
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
75871 ASTR 120 01 10:00AM-10:50AM MWF 381 Veal,Jeffrey 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
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
75873 ASTR 180 01 09:30AM-10:45AM TTH 381 Veal,Jeffrey 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
Total Courses: 4 Total Sections: 12