Course Information

Prefix	ASTR
Course	1104
Title	Contemporary Astronomy
Department	Chemistry/Physics/Engineering
Level	Undergraduate - Lower Division
CIP Code	400201
Description	A one-semester survey course in astronomy. Topics are developed around observational astronomy, how astronomers understand the universe using models, astronomical and physical concepts which provide a fundamental understanding. The course surveys the solar system, our galaxy and near stars, and stellar characteristics. Lecture 4 hours. Prerequisite: At least one year of high school algebra.
Corequisites
Prerequisites	At least one year of high school algebra
Grade Mode	Standard Letter
General Education	Y
General Ed Lab Science
Liberal Arts	Y
Teacher Education
Approved Delivery	Traditional Hybrid - Term approved: Summer 2020 Online - Term approved: Summer 2020
Instructional Method	Lecture or lecture with formally scheduled discussion, activity, demonstration, clinic
Credit Hours	4
Faculty Load Hours	4
Contact Hrs	64
Enrollment Based Wkld	No
Repeats	Course may not be repeated
Max Load
First Term Offered	Unknown
Last Term Modified	Unknown
Last Term Offered	Fall 2024
General Ed Student Learning Outcomes	The student will apply knowledge and logic to solve problems. (Problem Solving)
General Ed Assessment Measures	Problems assigned are assessed by the Physical Sciences Problem Solving Rubric