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AST 111 - Descriptive Astronomy
This course introduces an overall view of modern astronomy. Topics include an
overview of the solar system, the sun, stars, galaxies, and the larger universe. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the universe
around them. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics. |
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Class Hours: 3 |
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Credit Hours: 3 |
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| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
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| Course Modalities: Traditional, Internet, Hybrid |
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AST 111A - Descriptive Astronomy (Lab)
This course is a laboratory to accompany AST 111. Emphasis is placed on laboratory
experiences which enhance the materials presented in AST 111 and which provide
practical experience. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an
understanding of the universe around them. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural
sciences/mathematics. |
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| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: AST 111 |
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| Course Modalities: Traditional |
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AST 151 - General Astronomy I
This course introduces the science of modern astronomy with a concentration on the solar
system. Emphasis is placed on the history and physics of astronomy and an introduction
to the solar system, including the planets, comets, and meteors. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate a general understanding of the solar system. This
course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general
education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics. This course may satisfy a general education requirement for Catawba College. |
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Class Hours: 3 |
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Credit Hours: 3 |
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| Prerequisites: MAT 070 or acceptable placement test score (Local) |
| Corequisites: None |
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| Course Modalities:Traditional, Internet, Hybrid |
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AST 151A - General Astronomy I (Lab)
The course is a laboratory to accompany AST 151. Emphasis is placed on laboratory
experiences which enhance the materials presented in AST 151 and which provide
practical experience. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a general
understanding of the solar system. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural
sciences/mathematics. This course may satisfy a general education requirement for Catawba College. |
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Class Hours: 0 |
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| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: AST 151 |
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| Course Modalities: Traditional, Internet |
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AST 152 - General Astronomy II
This course is a continuation of AST 151 with primary emphasis beyond the solar system.
Topics include the sun, stars, galaxies, and the larger universe, including cosmology.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of
astronomy. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics. This course may satisfy a general education requirement for Catawba College. |
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Class Hours: 3 |
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Credit Hours: 3 |
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| Prerequisites: AST 151 |
| Corequisites: None |
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AST 152A - General Astronomy II (Lab)
The course is a laboratory to accompany AST 152. Emphasis is placed on laboratory
experiences which enhance the materials presented in AST 152 and which provide practical
experience. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge
of astronomy. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics. This course may satisfy a general education requirement for Catawba College. |
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Credit Hours: 1 |
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| Prerequisites: AST 151; and AST 151A (Local) |
| Corequisites: AST 152 |
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| Course Modalities: Traditional, |
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AST 251 - Observational Astronomy
This course covers the operation of the telescope and related observatory equipment.
Emphasis is placed on the use of the telescope and related observatory equipment,
including techniques of data collection, measurements, and data analysis. Upon
completion, students should be able to set up a telescope and use the coordinate system
to locate objects, collect data, and make measurements with the telescope. This course
has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability
as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. |
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Class Hours: 1 |
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Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours: 3 |
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Credit Hours: 2 |
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| Prerequisites: AST 111 or AST 152; and AST 152A (Local) |
| Corequisites: None |
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| Course Modalities: Traditional |
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