ASTR 310    The Solar System    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: MATH 34 with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area A.
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.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   W.Iley               SCC MAIN MOH 3       22087
MW           11:00AM-12:20PM   LEC   M.Richardson         SCC MAIN MOH 3       19975
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   D.Copely             SCC MAIN MOH 3       19977
Sa           09:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   G.Reagan             SCC MAIN MOH 3       19976
On-Campus

TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   R.Plutchok           Davis Cntr Davis 105 19978
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

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 A
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.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   D.Copely             SCC MAIN MOH 3       21122
On-Campus

MW           02:30PM-03:50PM   LEC   C.Bratton            Davis Cntr Davis 103 19980
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.

ASTR 330    Introduction to Astrobiology    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: MATH 34 with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area A.
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, Jan 19-May 21
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   L.McDaid             SCC MAIN MOH 3       21123
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   L.McDaid             SCC MAIN MOH 3       24973
On-Campus

ASTR 400    Astronomy Laboratory    1 Unit

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: MATH 34 with a grade of "C" or better.
General Education: AA/AS Area A
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.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
M            07:30PM-10:45PM   LAB   C.Armstrong          SCC MAIN MOH 5       19981
T            07:30PM-10:35PM   LAB   C.Armstrong          SCC MAIN MOH 5       19982
W            07:30PM-10:35PM   LAB   L.McDaid             SCC MAIN MOH 5       19983
Th           07:30PM-10:35PM   LAB   L.McDaid             SCC MAIN MOH 5       19984
On-Campus