Astronomy
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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.
24 of 50 open
ASTR-010A-01
Course Dates: 01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023
10 of 10 open waitlist
Course Number
30112
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
01:00 PM
03:15 PM
TTh
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFRoom
Textbook
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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.
29 of 50 open
ASTR-010A-02
Course Dates: 01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023
10 of 10 open waitlist
Course Number
30404
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
10:00 AM
12:15 PM
MW
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFRoom
Textbook
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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.
20 of 32 open
ASTR-010L-01
Course Dates: 01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023
5 of 5 open waitlist
Course Number
31510
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
03:30 PM
06:20 PM
T
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFRoom
Textbook
Available soon
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.
15 of 32 open
ASTR-010L-02
Course Dates: 01/09/2023 - 03/31/2023
5 of 5 open waitlist
Course Number
31083
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
01:00 PM
03:50 PM
W
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFRoom
Textbook
Available soon
Additional costs for online materials or content in place of or in addition to a textbook may be required.