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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 4-25-95 |
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AST112
1996 Fall – 2010 Summer II |
LEC |
3 Credit(s) |
3 Period(s) |
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Introduction
to Astronomy II |
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Introduction
to astronomy for the non-science major. Structure and evolution of stars;
star clusters; galaxies; cosmology. Prerequisites: MAT092 or equivalent. |
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MCCCD
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AST112 1996 Fall –
2010 Summer II |
Introduction to Astronomy II |
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Apply the scientific method and other critical thinking
models to astronomical phenomena for hypotheses development, experimental
design, data acquisition, and data analysis. (I- XIII) |
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Explain the application of fundamental physical principles
to various astronomical phenomena. (I-XIII) |
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Describe in terms of energy, wavelength and frequency the
various portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. (I) |
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Explain what information can be obtained by spectral
analysis. (I) |
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Describe the physical properties of the sun. (II) |
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Explain various techniques used to provide estimates of
some fundamental properties of stars. (III, IV) |
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Describe binary star systems and star clusters. (IV) |
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Explain the significance of the Hertzsprung-Russell
diagram. (IV) |
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Describe the composition of the interstellar medium and
its effects on radiation. (V) |
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List the possible steps in the formation of stars. (VI) |
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Describe the birth, life, and death of both low-mass and
high- mass stars. (VII) |
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Describe the final remnants of both low-mass and high-mass
stars. (VIII) |
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Describe the contents and structure of the Milky Way
galaxy. (IX) |
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Describe the classification and distribution of galaxies.
(X) |
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Explain the significance of Hubble’s Law. (X) |
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Describe possible models which account for active
galaxies. (XI) |
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Describe current cosmological models and their
implications on the past and the future. (XII) |
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Explain the probability of extraterrestrial intelligence
and the possibility of extraterrestrial communication. (XIII) |
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AST112 1996 Fall –
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Introduction to Astronomy II |
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I. Tools of Astronomy A. Electromagnetic spectrum
B. Telescopes and radiation
detectors C. Spectral line formation
and analysis D. Radiation laws and the
Doppler effect E. Radio astronomy II. Sun as a Nearby Star A. Bulk properties B. Interior C. Visible surface D. Atmosphere E. Solar activity F. Energy production III. Measuring the Stars A. Distances B. Motions C. Magnitudes and
luminosity D. Temperature and color E. Spectral classification F. Hertzsprung-Russell
(H-R) diagram IV. Binary Stars and Star
Clusters A. Binary star
classifications B. Stellar sizes and masses
C. Open star clusters D. Globular star clusters E. H-R diagrams of clusters
F. Cluster distances and
locations G. Cluster ages V. Interstellar medium A. Interstellar matter B. Emission nebulae C. Dark nebulae D. 21-centimeter radiation E. Interstellar molecules VI. Star Formation A. Gravitational forces vs thermal pressure B. Steps of stellar
formation C. Low-mass formation D. High-mass formation E. Evidence of stellar
formation F. HII regions and star
clusters VII. Stellar Evolution A. Evolution and the H-R
diagram B. Evolution and death of
low-mass stars C. Evolution and death of
high-mass stars D. Supernovae E. Formation of the
elements F. Cycle of stellar
evolution G. Evidence of stellar
evolution H. Binary star system
evolution I. Novae VIII. Stellar Remnants A. White dwarfs B. Neutron stars C. Black holes D. Evidence for stellar
remnants IX. Milky Way Galaxy A. Bulk properties B. Spiral nebulae vs island universes C. Variable star
classifications D. Variable stars as
distance indicators E. Stellar distributions in
the Milky Way F. Radio studies of the
Milky Way G. Mass of the Milky Way H. Galaxy core activity X. Normal Galaxies A. Galaxy classification B. Clusters of galaxies C. Distribution of galaxies
D. Galaxy masses E. Hubble’s law F. Galaxy formation and
evolution XI. Active Galaxies A. Distant galaxies B. Active galaxies C. Radio galaxies D. Cores of active galaxies
E. Quasi-stellar objects F. Evolution of active
galaxies XII. Cosmology A. Large scale structure B. Homogeneity and isotropy
C. Expanding universe D. Cosmological models E. Cosmological tests F. Cosmic microwave
background G. Primordial nucleosynthesis H. Formation of large scale
structure XIII. Life in the Universe A. Life in the solar system
B. Prospects for
intelligent life in our galaxy C. Search for
extraterrestrial intelligence |
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