Astronomy
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Astronomy
GENERAL ASTRONOMY: STARS, GALAXIES, COSMOLOGY
5 Units
- Description: Non-technical introduction to astronomy, with emphasis on stars, galaxies, and the origin and evolution of the universe. Topics covered include the nature of light, atoms, and telescopes; the birth, evolution, and death of stars (including an introduction to black holes); the Milky Way Galaxy and its development over time; normal galaxies, active galaxies, and cannibal galaxies; and the Big Bang model (of the origin and ultimate fate of the cosmos). No background in science or math is assumed.
- Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ASTR 10L; not open to students with credit in ASTR 10BH.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. (60 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Natural Sciences
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
ASTR-010B-01
Course Dates: 09/26/2022 - 12/16/2022
Course Number
20015
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
01:00 PM
03:15 PM
TTh
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFRoom
Textbook
Additional costs for online materials or content in place of or in addition to a textbook may be required.
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
ASTR-010B-02
Course Dates: 09/26/2022 - 12/16/2022
Course Number
20016
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
10:00 AM
12:15 PM
MW
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFRoom
Textbook
Additional costs for online materials or content in place of or in addition to a textbook may be required.
ASTRONOMY LABORATORY
1 Unit
- Description: A hands-on approach to the scientific method, using astronomical data and equipment. Divided into small lab groups, students will do experiments and observing projects about a range of astronomical topics, including the phases of the Moon, the reasons for the seasons, the rotation, revolution, and sphericity of the Earth, and the scale and composition of astronomical objects. Students will carry out naked-eye observations of the sky, visit the Foothill observatory, and use a portable telescope to communicate about astronomy with other students and the public.
- Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ASTR 10A, 10B or 10BH.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lab per week. (36 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Natural Sciences
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
ASTR-010L-01
Course Dates: 09/26/2022 - 12/16/2022
Course Number
20841
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
01:00 PM
03:50 PM
W
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFRoom
Textbook
Additional costs for online materials or content in place of or in addition to a textbook may be required.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ASTRONOMY
1 Unit
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Astronomy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lab per week. (36 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
ASTR-070R-01
Course Dates: 09/26/2022 - 12/16/2022
Course Number
20412
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
TBA
TBA
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFRoom
Textbook
Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ASTRONOMY
2 Units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Astronomy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 6 hours lab per week. (72 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
ASTR-071R-01
Course Dates: 09/26/2022 - 12/16/2022
Course Number
20413
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
TBA
TBA
Instructor
STAFF, MRoom
Textbook
Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ASTRONOMY
3 Units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Astronomy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 9 hours lab per week. (108 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
ASTR-072R-01
Course Dates: 09/26/2022 - 12/16/2022
Course Number
20414
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
TBA
TBA
Instructor
STAFF, MRoom
Textbook
Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ASTRONOMY
4 Units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Astronomy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 12 hours lab per week. (144 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
ASTR-073R-01
Course Dates: 09/26/2022 - 12/16/2022
Course Number
20415
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
TBA
TBA
Instructor
STAFF, MRoom
Textbook
Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.