This course is offered online and it is recommended you complete a short self-assessment to ensure readiness before taking an online course.
Survey of modern astronomy including the study of what mankind understands about the universe and our place in it. Emphasis on how mankind has learned about the planets, stars, galaxies and their structure and formation. Quasars, pulsars, black holes and the beginning and the end of the universe are discussed.
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Textbook: Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Course - View textbook and course related items in Bookstore
Instructor:
Gabriel Prochter, prochterg@smccd.edu
Section Information as of Saturday, August 31 2024 - 10:12:03 pm
Course status: Closed - Last day to add the class has passed.
InstructorSection | Meeting Date | Meeting Time | Days | Building | Room | Section | Section Description |
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Instructor: Gabriel Prochter | 08/14-12/16 | Online course | 0000 | OMH | Online |
Critical Dates for this Course | Date |
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Last day to add class | August 27, 2024 |
Last day to drop with a refund | August 27, 2024 |
Last day to drop without a "W" | September 2, 2024 |
Last day to drop with a "W" | November 13, 2024 |
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option | December 16, 2024 |