St. Clair County Community College 2005-2006 Catalog
ASTRONOMY
Math and Science Department 810-989-5663
AST 104 Astronomy of the Solar System. This course is an introduction to the astronomy of the Solar System, including the Sun, its planets, their satellites, and the solar debris. The course will include discussions of the development of astronomy from ancient times to recent discoveries and experience with the types of mathematical exercises and observations essential to a grasp of the fundamental principles of solar system astronomy. The laboratory for this course is AST 106 _ Astronomy, Laboratory.
Prerequisite: None
3 credits = 3 lecture
AST 105 Astronomy of the Stars. This course is an introduction to the astronomy of the stars, including the sun and associated important stars and constellations. The course will include discussions of the development of astronomy from ancient times to recent discoveries and hands-on experience
with the types of mathematical exercises and observations essential to a grasp of the fundamental principles of stellar astronomy. The laboratory for this course is AST 106 _ Astronomy, Laboratory
Prerequisite: None
3 credits = 3 lecture
AST 106 Astronomy, Laboratory. This course is the laboratory course associated with AST 104 (Astronomy of the Solar System) and AST 105 (Astronomy of the Stars). It provides hands-on experience with the methods and instruments of the physical sciences as they relate to astronomy.
NOTE: Students can only receive credit once for AST 106.
Prerequisite: AST 104 or AST 105, or concurrent enrollment in either AST 104 or 105.
1 credit, plus 1 contact hour = (0 lecture, 2 laboratory)
AST 107 Astronomy of the Solar System with Laboratory. CURRENTLY INACTIVE. See note at the end of the course listings.
NOTE: CURRENTLY INACTIVE classes may be offered in the future. If students are interested in having a currently inactive course listed in the fall, winter, spring or summer schedule, contact the department chair or an instructor in the appropriate area.