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.