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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 12-8-2009 |
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AST113 2010 Fall - 9999 |
LAB 1.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 2.4 Load
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Introduction
to Solar System Astronomy Laboratory |
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Astronomical
observations and exercises to supplement AST111. Prerequisites or
Corequisites:
AST111. Course
Attribute(s): General
Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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AST113 2010 Fall -
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Introduction to Solar System Astronomy Laboratory |
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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-II) |
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Demonstrate ability to follow directions in completing
laboratory exercises. (I-II) |
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Demonstrate
ability to properly and safely use laboratory tools, e.g. calculator,
computer, rulers, protractors, cameras, telescopes, photometers, magnifiers,
maps, etc. for data acquisition, data analysis, or simulation. (I-II) |
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Demonstrate ability to work effectively in collaborative
groups. (I-II) |
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Write accurate and meaningful reports analyzing
experiments, both qualitatively and quantitatively. (I-II) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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AST113 2010 Fall -
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Introduction to Solar System Astronomy Laboratory |
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I. Scientific Method and
Critical Thinking Models II. Possible Laboratory
Topics A. Celestial motions 1. Sky at night 2. Kepler’s
laws of planetary motion 3. Geocentric model versus
the heliocentric model 4. Solar system dimensions 5. Telescopic observations 6. Astrophotography 7. Astrometry 8. Parallax 9. Celestial coordinate
systems B. Radiation 1. Electromagnetic spectrum
2. Radiation laws 3. Doppler effect 4. Spectroscopy C. Telescopes 1. Optical telescopes 2. Resolution 3. Photometry 4. Astrophotography D. Earth 1. Surface features 2. Earth-moon effects 3. Plate tectonics 4. Seasons 5. Astronomical systems of
time E. Earth’s moon 1. Orbit and rotation 2. Surface features 3. Cratering
and volcanism 4. Telescopic observations 5. Astrophotography F. Comparative planetology: the planets 1. Orbit and rotation 2. Surface or atmospheric
features 3. Cratering
and volcanism 4. Moons 5. Ring structure 6. Telescopic observations 7. Astrophotography 8. Photometry G. Solar system debris 1. Asteroids 2. Comets 3. Meteoroids 4. Telescopic observations 5. Astrophotography 6. Photometry H. Sun 1. Solar activity 2. Telescopic observations 3. Astrophotography |
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