GS 107L - Physical Science - Astronomy Lab
1 Credit(s)
Prerequisite(s):
GS 104 and GS 104L or
MTH 111Z and MTH 112Z or
MTH 251Z
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, and 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) lab hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.
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