Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog & Student Handbook 2018-2019 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 239 Prerequisites: None. May accompany AST101. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (General) - [SG] in combination with: legacy AST101 (3-credit lecture) AST111 / 4 CREDITS / 3 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] AST112 / 4 CREDITS / 3 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)