Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions | CGCC Catalog & Student Handbook 2019-2020 2 8 3 Courses available at CGCC are listed in the Course Descriptions section of this document. General Education Requirements are also listed. For the most current information regarding degree requirements, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. AST112 / 4 CREDITS / 6 PERIODS Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology Introduction to astronomy for the non-science major. Structure and evolution of stars; supernovae, black holes, and quasars; nebulae; star clusters; galaxies; cosmology, including the birth and death of the universe. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or higher, or satisfactory score on district placement exam. Course Notes: Note that AST111 is not a prerequisite for this course. Course Attributes: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) – [SQ] AST113 / 1 CREDIT / 3 PERIODS Introduction to Solar System Astronomy Laboratory Hands-on astronomical observations and exercises to supplement AST111. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AST111 and permission of Instructor or Department or Division. AST113 is a legacy course intended for those students who have previously completed the corresponding lecture course. Current MCCCD students should enroll in AST111 only. Course Attributes: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) – [SQ] in combination with legacy AST111 (3-credit lecture) AST114 / 1 CREDIT / 3 PERIODS Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology Laboratory Hands-on astronomical observations and exercises to supplement AST112. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AST112 and permission of Instructor or Department or Division. AST114 is a legacy course intended for those students who have previously completed the corresponding lecture course. Current MCCCD students should enroll in AST112 only. Course Attributes: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) – [SQ] in combination with legacy AST112 (3-credit lecture) ASB253 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Death and Dying Across Cultures Responses to death and dying in cultures around the world. Explanations for particular cultural responses to death and dying. Examples drawn from ancient and contemporary cultures. Prerequisites: None AST – A stronomy AST101 / 4 CREDITS / 6 PERIODS Survey of Astronomy Survey of astronomy for the nontechnical student. The history, content, and evolution of the solar system and the universe in general. Astronomical principles and instrumentation. The planets, moons, sun, comets, stars and star formation, galaxies, and cosmology. Prerequisites: None. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (General) – [SG] AST102 / 1 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Survey of Astronomy Laboratory Astronomical observations and exercises designed to familiarize students with the sky, telescopes, and methods used in astronomy. Prerequisites: None. May accompany AST101. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (General) – [SG] in combination with: legacy AST101 (3-credit lecture) AST111 / 4 CREDITS / 6 PERIODS Introduction to Solar System Astronomy Introduction to astronomy for the non-science major. The scientific method, properties of light, astronomical instruments, our Solar System and solar systems around other stars. Includes hands-on astronomical observations and laboratory exercises. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or higher, or satisfactory score on district placement exam. Course Attributes: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) – [SQ]