GS 107 - Physical Science - Astronomy

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

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

Corequisite(s):

GS 107L

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: Apply algebra, dimensional analysis and logical reasoning to solve astronomy problems.
CLO#2: Apply concepts of force to explain how gravity and heat keep a star stable in hydrostatic equilibrium.
CLO#3: Categorize stars into the appropriate class (e.g., black hole vs a supernova).
CLO#4: Calculate the expected lifetime of a star. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy & Reasoning)
CLO#5: Compare the rocky planets to the gas planets.

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.