Astronomy 102

Observational Astronomy (1 unit)

Astronomy 102 maps the sky by means of bright stars and constellations. Small telescopes are used for observing celestial objects. Laboratory 3 hours.  Prerequisite: Astronomy 110 or 120. 
Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC

Astronomy 110/110H

Astronomy of the Solar System/Honors Astronomy of the Solar System (3 units)

Astronomy 110 is a survey of the methods astronomers use and the findings they have made in their studies of the planets, satellites, asteroids, comets and other objects that make up the solar system.

The honors course will be enhanced in one or more of the following ways:

1. Students will read and work through a study guide of Galileo’s The Sidereal Messenger.
2. Students will visit a local observatory or planetarium and write a report about their visit.
3. Working in teams, students will prepare Internet-based report on the following topics:

• The chronology of space exploration for a selected solar object.
• Surface or atmosphere features seen on a selected solar object.
• What we know about a selected small body in the solar system.

      Summaries of Reports will be presented in class.Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: None.

Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC

Astronomy 120

Astronomy of Stars and Galaxies (3 units)

Astronomy 120 is a survey of the methods astronomers use and findings they have made in their studies of the stars and galaxies. Lecture 3 hours.

Prerequisite: None.

Transfer credit: CSU, UC, USC