Fall 2012 Course Detail


Natural Science 131, Class #38856
Term : 2012 Fall
Subject : Natural Science
Session : Regular Academic Session
Course : NAS 131
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Course Title : Astronomy I
Class ID # : 38856
Section # : 01H
Units : 4.00
Class Days : MW
Start Time : 2:00 PM
End Time : 3:15 PM
Building / Room # : Hastings 416 - Hampton
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Instructor Name : Anderson Jr.,William Michael
Special Notes :
Enrollment Status : Open
Start Date : 8/20/2012
End Date : 12/15/2012
Building Code : HAMPTON
Campus : Hampton Campus
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Full Course Description : (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): ENF 1 or ENF 2 as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostics tests or equivalent. Studies the major and minor bodies of the solar system, stars and nebulae of the milky way, and extragalactic objects. Examines life and death of stars, origin of the universe, history of astronomy, and instruments and techniques of observation. Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.
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