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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.
     
Class Hours:  3
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  0
Day:
   TBA
Evening:
   TBA
Credit Hours:  3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites:  None
Distance Education Offerings:  Internet, Hybrid
 
 

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.
     
Class Hours:  0
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  2
Day:
   TBA
Evening:
   TBA
Credit Hours:  1
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites:  AST 111
Distance Education Offerings: None

 
 
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.
     
Class Hours:  3
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  0
Day:
   Fall
Evening:
   No
Credit Hours:  3
Prerequisites: MAT 070 or acceptable placement test score (Local)
Corequisites:  None
Distance Education Offerings:  Internet, Hybrid

 
 
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.
     
Class Hours:  0
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  2
Day:
   No
Evening:
   Fall
Credit Hours:  1
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites:  AST 151
Distance Education Offerings:  Internet

 
 
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.
     
Class Hours:  3
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  0
Day:
   Spring
Evening:
   No
Credit Hours:  3
Prerequisites: AST 151
Corequisites:  None
Distance Education Offerings:  Internet, Hybrid

 
 
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.
     
Class Hours:  0
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  2
Day:
   No
Evening:
   Spring
Credit Hours:  1
Prerequisites: AST 151; and AST 151A (Local)
Corequisites:  AST 152
Distance Education Offerings:  Internet
 
 
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.
     
Class Hours:  1
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  3
Day:
   On Demand
Evening:
   On Demand
Credit Hours:  2
Prerequisites: AST 111 or AST 152; and AST 152A (Local)
Corequisites:  None
Distance Education Offerings: None
 
 
 

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