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Distance Education - AST 102300 Information |
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Distance Education @ Union County College
Online Course Information
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Astronomy Beyond the Solar System
AST 102 300
Spring 2008
4 credit hours
Start date: 01-24-08
End date: 05-20-08 |
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This course covers objects outside the solar system, including stars, constellations, galaxies, and the universe. The brightness and spectral (color) classes of stars are investigated along with the life history of typical stars. The course then covers how stars are clustered into galaxies, and the relationships of galaxies to each other in the universe. In the William Miller Sperry Observatory, the spectroscope is employed to examine spectral lines of stellar gases. These lines tell us the stuff of which stars are made. Additional experiments cover items such as constellations, classification of stars, the Milky Way, and the structure of the universe. In doing the experiments using basic math, students discover anew what great astronomers of the past have found. Open book and open notes for exams encourage the practical application of the studied material. 3 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours per week. 4 credit hours. | |
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Lecture (AST102): Chapter quizzes and 2 exams online, final exam proctored
Labs (ASTL102): each student selects 10 labs out of a list of labs offered, enabling students to either complete their entire lab requirement online, or to complete some labs (which require lab equipment) on campus (Cranford campus). | |
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Special bundle for UCC students, ISBN 1-4292-1269-1, available at the bookstore, containing Universe 8/e, Freedman & Kaufmann, W. H. Freeman & Co., 8th Edition/2007, Starry Night Enthusiast CD version 5.8, and Observing Projects Using Starry Night™ Enthusiast , Bergman, Wilson & Clark, W. H. Freeman & Co, 8th Edition/2007.
This version was first used at UCC in Fall 2007, so some copies may be available used. This package is NOT available on Ebay - you should purchase it from the bookstore or from a student who took AST101 in Fall 2007. Do NOT purchased used copies of the 7th edition – the labs have been completely rewritten and you will then need to purchase the 8th edition as well. If you have a question about this, please send me an email at strom@ucc.edu. | |
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One lecture requires access to high-speed internet. | | | |
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