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.

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.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
TTh          02:30PM-03:50PM   LEC   C.Armstrong          SCC MAIN MOH 3       12569
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   D.Copely             SCC MAIN MOH 1       15659
F            09:00AM-12:05PM   LEC   M.Richardson         SCC MAIN MOH 1       15661
On-Campus

MW           02:30PM-03:50PM   LEC   TBA                  Davis Cntr Davis 103 10801
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 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, Jan 16-May 19
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   L.McDaid             SCC MAIN MOH 3       12571
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, Jan 16-May 19
M            07:30PM-10:45PM   LAB   L.McDaid             SCC MAIN MOH 5       10803
T            07:30PM-10:35PM   LAB   C.Armstrong          SCC MAIN MOH 5       10805
W            07:30PM-10:35PM   LAB   L.McDaid             SCC MAIN MOH 5       10807
On-Campus