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Master
Course Outline
ASTR 115
Stellar Astronomy
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| Credits: 5 |
Clock Hours per Quarter: 60
AA Discipline: [Natural Sciences]
Lecture Hours:40
Lab Hours:20
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Description
Explores the formation, evolution, and death of stars. Our sun is used as an example of ordinary stars in their middle age. The birth of stars and the final states they may occupy at their deaths are treated extensively. Extraordinary stars, extremely massive stars, black holes, neutron stars, white dwarfs, etc., are discussed. Lab work required. Prerequisites: MATH 74C; appropriate placement score or grade of C or higher in ENGL 087; or permission of the Science Division Chair or designee. Recommended: READ 088 or higher. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
Describe how the scientific method is used in the acquisition and application of "scientific knowledge"
Describe behaviors of light and other types of radiation
Identify basic principles of optics as related to telescopes
Describe how atomic interactions and nuclear energy are related to stars
Explain the Standard Solar Model
Analyze techniques of celestial distance measurements
Predict the entire life cycle of a star based on its initial mass
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Course Topics
Basics of astronomical studies- the scientific methods, laws of nature, and appropriate units of measure
Light and Electromagnetic Spectrum
Telescopes and other observational tools of astronomy
Models of the formation and behaviors of the Sun
Techniques to determine the characteristics of stars: temperature, distance, composition, and motion
Life cycle of stars: Formation, evolution, and death
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Syllabi
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Instructor |
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| ASTR 115 |
Winter 2013 |
1421 |
Steve May |
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| ASTR 115 |
Winter 2012 |
0167 |
Steve May |
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| ASTR 115 |
Winter 2011 |
0167 |
Steve May |
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| ASTR 115 |
Winter 2011 |
8022 |
Frank Skorina |
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| ASTR 115 |
Winter 2010 |
0167 |
Steve May |
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*If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
**If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.
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