11 courses with the subject AST, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
AST 101(3 credit hours)
Frontiers of Astronomy Covers the life histories of stars, the nature of black holes and quasars, the origin of the universe, planets of the solar system, and the possibilities for extraterrestrial life. Includes observation-based activities. A one-semester introductory course for non-science majors. Credit is not given to students who have received credit for AST 191 or AST 192. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: College Readiness in Writing and Reading. Attributes: SN - Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Class 3 Lab 0 Clinical 0 Work 0 Credit 3 This course introduces an overall view of modern astronomy. Topics include an overview of the solar system, the sun, stars, galaxies, and the larger universe. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the universe around them. Pre-requisites None Co-requisites AST-111A College Transfer This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Natural Science.
Astrobiology Examines topics related to the origins of planets, the requirements for life, the search for life away from Earth, the societal implications of discovering other forms of life, and the future of life on Earth and in space from a multidisciplinary perspective. Credit not available for both BIO 155 and AST 155. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: MT65 and ENC91 or equivalent as determined by KCTCS placement examination. Attributes: SN - Science Components: LEC: Lecture
The Solar System Emphasizes the nature, origin, and evolution of planets, satellites, and other objects in the Solar System. Includes historical astronomy, the naked eye phenomena of the sky, and modern solar system discoveries made by spacecraft. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: College Readiness in Math, Writing, and Reading. Attributes: SN - Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Stars, Galaxies and the Universe Emphasizes the Sun and the universe outside the Solar System. Has a principal theme of the origin and evolution of stars, galaxies and the universe at large. Includes topics of black holes, quasars, and the big bang model of the universe. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Pre-requisite: College Readiness in Math, Writing, and Reading. Attributes: SN - Science Components: LEC: Lecture
Introductory Astronomy Laboratory Involves performance of exercises in both planetary and stellar astronomy, including Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion and Newton's Laws of Motion. Examines the functions and limitations of different types of telescopes and mounts. Includes observation of the sun, moon, planets, binaries, galaxies, and nebulae. Lab: 1.0 (30 Contact Hours). Pre-requisite: College readiness in math, writing, and reading. Pre- or co-requisite: AST101 or AST191 or AST192. Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory Components: LAB: Laboratory
