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Master
Course Outline
Galaxies, the Universe and Cosmology
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| Course
Number: ASTR 120 |
| Credits: 5 |
Hours per Quarter: 60
Lecture Hours:40
Lab Hours:20
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Description
Current ideas concerning the nature of galaxies and the universe as a whole. Topics include (all in a descriptive, predominately non-mathematical manner): general relativity and curved space time, black holes, quasars, and The Big Bang model of cosmology. 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 the principles of Einstein's Special and General Relativity.
B. Learn about our Milky Way galaxy.
C. Learn the diversity of galactic types in the Universe.
D. Learn about the Expanding Universe: Hubble's Law
E. Learn the Big Bang model of cosmic evolution.
F. Learn the possibilities for the ultimate fate of the Universe.
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Syllabi
Listing
| Course |
Year
Quarter |
Item |
Instructor |
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| ASTR 120 |
Spring 2013 |
1657 |
Steve May |
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| ASTR 120 |
Winter 2013 |
8010 |
Frank Skorina |
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| ASTR 120 |
Spring 2012 |
0168 |
Steve May |
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| ASTR 120 |
Spring 2010 |
0168 |
Steve May |
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| ASTR 120 |
Spring 2009 |
0168 |
Steve May |
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| ASTR 120 |
Spring 2008 |
0168 |
Steve May |
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| ASTR 120 |
Spring 2007 |
0168 |
Frank Skorina |
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| ASTR 120 |
Spring 2006 |
0168 |
Steve May |
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| ASTR 120 |
Spring 2005 |
0168 |
Steve May |
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Two Year Projected Schedule
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One* |
Year
Two** |
Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
Mini |
Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
Mini |
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X
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X
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*Year one is all odd years
(2003-2004)
**Year two is all even years (2004-2005)
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