Master Course Outline Stellar Astronomy Course Number: ASTR 115 Credits: 5 Hours per Quarter: 60 Lecture Hours:40    Lab Hours:20 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 Skills and Attitude Outcomes A. Learn behaviors of light and other types of radiation. B. Learn some basic principles of optics as related to telescopes. C. Learn about atoms and nuclear energy as it relates to stars. D. Learn techniques of celestial distance measurements. E. Learn about birth, evolution and death of stars in various mass categories. Syllabi Listing Course Year Quarter Item Instructor   ASTR 115 Winter 2013 1421 Steve May View Syllabus ASTR 115 Winter 2012 0167 Steve May View Syllabus ASTR 115 Winter 2011 8022 Frank Skorina View Syllabus ASTR 115 Winter 2011 0167 Steve May View Syllabus ASTR 115 Winter 2010 0167 Steve May View Syllabus ASTR 115 Winter 2009 0167 Steve May View Syllabus ASTR 115 Fall 2006 0167 Steve May View Syllabus ASTR 115 Winter 2006 0167 Steve May View Syllabus ASTR 115 Winter 2005 0167 Steve May View Syllabus ASTR 115 Winter 2004 0167 Steven May View Syllabus Two Year Projected Schedule Year One* Year Two** Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini  Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini   X         X       *Year one is all odd years (2003-2004) **Year two is all even years (2004-2005)