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Astronomy
GENERAL ASTRONOMY: SOLAR SYSTEM
5 Units
- Description: Non-technical introduction to astronomy, with emphasis on the planets, dwarf planets, moons, and smaller bodies which make up our solar system, as well as the scientific search for life elsewhere in the universe. Topics include the nature of light, the atom, and telescopes; an examination of the planets and their moons and rings, dwarf planets, comets, asteroids, and meteors; catastrophic events (including the impact that may have killed the dinosaurs); the search for planets and life around other stars, the challenges of space travel, and modern views on extraterrestrial contact. No background in science or math is assumed.
- Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ASTR 10L.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours:5 hours lecture per week. (60 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Natural Sciences
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
ASTR-010A-01
Course Dates: 01/03/2022 - 03/25/2022
Course Number
30126
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
12:00 PM
02:15 PM
TTh
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFREYRoom
Textbook
ASTR-010A-01: Additional costs for online materials or content in place of or in addition to a textbook may be required.
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
ASTR-010A-02
Course Dates: 01/03/2022 - 03/25/2022
Course Number
30476
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
10:00 AM
12:15 PM
MW
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFREYRoom
Textbook
ASTR-010A-02: Additional costs for online materials or content in place of or in addition to a textbook may be required.
ASTRONOMY LABORATORY
1 Unit
- Description: A hands-on approach to the scientific method, using astronomical data and equipment. Divided into small lab groups, students will do experiments and observing projects about a range of astronomical topics, including the phases of the Moon, the reasons for the seasons, the rotation, revolution, and sphericity of the Earth, and the scale and composition of astronomical objects. Students will carry out naked-eye observations of the sky, visit the Foothill observatory, and use a portable telescope to communicate about astronomy with other students and the public.
- Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ASTR 10A, 10B or 10BH.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours:3 hours lab per week. (36 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Natural Sciences
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
ASTR-010L-02
Course Dates: 01/03/2022 - 03/25/2022
Course Number
31715
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
01:00 PM
03:50 PM
W
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFREYRoom
Textbook
ASTR-010L-02: Additional costs for online materials or content in place of or in addition to a textbook may be required.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ASTRONOMY
1 Unit
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Astronomy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours:3 hours lab per week. (36 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
ASTR-070R-01
Course Dates: 01/03/2022 - 06/24/2022
Course Number
31201
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
TBA
TBA
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFREYRoom
Textbook
ASTR-070R-01: Students need to complete an independent study contract with an instructor during the first two weeks of the quarter to enroll. Please discuss with interested faculty members about potential projects. For more information contact the Student & Faculty Support Center at fhgethelp@fhda.edu or call (650)308-8067.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ASTRONOMY
2 Units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Astronomy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours:6 hours lab per week. (72 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
ASTR-071R-01
Course Dates: 01/03/2022 - 06/24/2022
Course Number
31202
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
TBA
TBA
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFREYRoom
Textbook
ASTR-071R-01: Students need to complete an independent study contract with an instructor during the first two weeks of the quarter to enroll. Please discuss with interested faculty members about potential projects. For more information contact the Student & Faculty Support Center at fhgethelp@fhda.edu or call (650)308-8067.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ASTRONOMY
3 Units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Astronomy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours:9 hours lab per week. (108 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
ASTR-072R-01
Course Dates: 01/03/2022 - 06/24/2022
Course Number
31203
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
TBA
TBA
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFREYRoom
Textbook
ASTR-072R-01: Students need to complete an independent study contract with an instructor during the first two weeks of the quarter to enroll. Please discuss with interested faculty members about potential projects. For more information contact the Student & Faculty Support Center at fhgethelp@fhda.edu or call (650)308-8067.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ASTRONOMY
4 Units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Astronomy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours:12 hours lab per week. (144 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
ASTR-073R-01
Course Dates: 01/03/2022 - 06/24/2022
Course Number
31204
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
TBA
TBA
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFREYRoom
Textbook
ASTR-073R-01: Students need to complete an independent study contract with an instructor during the first two weeks of the quarter to enroll. Please discuss with interested faculty members about potential projects. For more information contact Student & Faculty Support Center at fhgethelp@fhda.edu or call (650)308-8067.