ASTR 310    The Solar System    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 34 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is a descriptive course treating the nature and evolution of the solar system. Topics will include the origins and characteristics of the planets and their satellites, comets, meteorites, and the sun. Emphasis will be placed on how astronomers gain and refine their knowledge of the Universe and interpret the latest results of planetary exploration. Students enrolled in this class will have the opportunity to attend astronomy related off-campus activities, such as star parties.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
F            09:00AM-12:20PM   LEC   M.Richardson         SCC MAIN MOH 1       29164
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   D.Copely             SCC MAIN MOH 3       25432
MW           10:45AM-12:05PM   LEC   M.Richardson         SCC MAIN MOH 3       25428
On-Campus

MW           04:00PM-05:20PM   LEC   M.Richardson         Davis Cntr Davis 103 25434
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

W            05:30PM-08:35PM   LEC   C.Bratton            West Sac WSC 183     31986
Off-Campus - West Sacramento Center, 1275 Halyard Drive, West Sacramento.

ASTR 320    Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 34 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This is a descriptive course treating the nature and evolution of stars, galaxies, and the astronomical theories of the origin and evolution of the universe. Emphasis will be placed on how astronomers gain and refine their knowledge of the universe and interpret the latest results of space exploration. Students enrolled in this class will have the opportunity to attend astronomy related off-campus activities, such as star parties.

ASTR 330    Introduction to Astrobiology    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: MATH 34 with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B1; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course will investigate the scientific search for life beyond the Earth. Students will investigate the origin and evolution of stars, planets, and life on Earth, also estimating the likelihood of life existing elsewhere in the universe. Students will also study past, present, and planned attempts to communicate with possible alien civilizations in our Galaxy.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   L.McDaid             SCC MAIN MOH 3       27574
On-Campus

ASTR 400    Astronomy Laboratory    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: ASTR 310 or ASTR 320
Advisory: MATH 34 with a grade of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B3; IGETC Area 5A
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers astronomical observation with the eye, telescopes, Charged Coupled Device (CCD) cameras, and spectrometers. The analysis and interpretation of astronomical data is emphasized. Students enrolled in this class will have the opportunity to attend astronomy related off-campus activities, such as star parties.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
T            07:30PM-10:35PM   LAB   C.Armstrong          SCC MAIN MOH 15      25442
W            07:30PM-10:35PM   LAB   L.McDaid             SCC MAIN MOH 15      25444
Th           07:30PM-10:35PM   LAB   C.Armstrong          SCC MAIN MOH 15      25446
On-Campus