Course Description

See AST 109 for course description.

Credit Hours

0

Contact Hours

0

Lab Hours

2

Corequisites

AST 109

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

• Describe the scientific thinking process.
• Describe the concept of seasonal changes on Earth.
• Explain how to measure objects comparing size and distance.

Application:

• Determine sizes and distances using indirect methods.
• Utilize different methods of time and timekeeping.
• Use co-ordinate systems for plotting and locating objects.
• Explain motion of objects.
• Determine optics and resolution.
• Relate the process of science to its importance in the daily world.
• Describe the history of discovery including changes from inductive to deductive reasoning.
• Recognize that science is a "way of thinking" process.
• Describe the cause and effect of positions and their locations as they appear in space.

Integration:

• Recognize the role of science by integrating historical, social and literature into their perspective.
• Analyze physical data from observations to write scientific papers.
• Utilize a variety of sources to make astronomical measurements.
• Make predictions based upon all of the information gathered.

Human Dimension:

• Work together in groups as well as individually during lab assignments.
• Recognize the importance of collaboration and learn to utilize data from others.

Caring - Civic Learning:

• Appreciate the concept that they are part of a larger universe.

Learning How to Learn:

• Apply researching skills to areas of interest.