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GS 107L - Physical Science - Astronomy Lab


1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):  

GS 104  and GS 104L  or MTH 111Z  or MTH 112Z  or MTH 251  

Corequisite(s):  

GS 107  

Course Description: Discusses topics of astronomy including comets, moons, planets, stars, the sun, star galaxies, black holes, pulsars, and quasars. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections.

Course Learning Outcomes:

  • CLO#1: Calculate the speed a star is moving away from us using hydrogen spectral lines. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
  • CLO#2: Classify types of exoplanets using data from various space agencies (e.g., NASA, ESA).
  • CLO#3: Compare wavelength range and sensitivity of current major telescopes.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Scientific calculator, Ruler, Protractor, Mechanical pencil, eraser, engineering paper

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.



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