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May 18, 2024
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2018-2019 Arapahoe Community College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Astronomy |
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AST 101 - Planetary Astronomy w/ Lab: SC1
4 Credits
Focuses on the history of astronomy, naked-eye sky observation, tools of the astronomer, contents of the solar system and life in the universe. Incorporates laboratory experience. The Colorado Commission on Higher Education has approved AST 101 for inclusion in the Guaranteed Transfer (GT) Pathways program in the GT- SC1 category. For transferring students, successful completion with a minimum C‒ grade guarantees transfer and application of credit in this GT Pathways category. For more information on the GT Pathways program, go to http://highered.colorado.gov/academics/transfers/gtpathways/curriculum.html
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent and MAT 050 /MAT 055 or equivalent.
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AST 102 - Stellar Astronomy w/ Lab: SC1
4 Credits
Emphasizes the structure and life cycle of the stars, the sun, galaxies, and the universe as a whole, including cosmology and relativity. Stellar phenomena including white dwarves, black holes will be explored. Incorporates laboratory experience. The Colorado Commission on Higher Education has approved AST 102 for inclusion in the Guaranteed Transfer (GT) Pathways program in the GT- SC1 category. For transferring students, successful completion with a minimum C‒ grade guarantees transfer and application of credit in this GT Pathways category. For more information on the GT Pathways program, go to http://highered.colorado.gov/academics/transfers/gtpathways/curriculum.html.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent and MAT 050 /MAT 055 or equivalent.
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AST 155 - Astronomy Ancient Cultures GT-SC2
3 Credits
Introduces the study of archaeoastronomy and ethnoastronomy. Students will study the principles of naked eye astronomy and examine how those principles have been used for timekeeping, navigation, religion and ritual, political power, cosmology and worldview. Methods of the ethnoastronomer will be covered, including measurement of alignments, analysis of written records, examination of art and architecture and incorporation of general knowledge about the culture being studied. This course is approved as part of the Colorado Statewide Guaranteed transfer curriculum: GT: SC2.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent and MAT 050 /MAT 055 or equivalent.
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AST 160 - Cosmology: The Big Bang the End of Time
3 Credits
Explores the birth, large scale structure and eventual fate of the universe. The course will examine the evidence for, and science behind, the Big Bang and inflation, the expanding universe, dark matter and dark energy, and the possible futures of the universe as a whole. The rise of complex life in our universe, the anthropic principle and the theory of multiple universes will also be included. Unification theories may be covered.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent and MAT 050 /MAT 055 or equivalent.
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AST 275 - Special Topics In Astronomy
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
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AST 285 - Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
Required: Instructor’s permission
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