The history of astronomy, physical properties of motion, heat and light, the solar system and its planets and the sun will be covered. A knowledge of basic algebra is required. ESC 101L Laboratory required. A suitable score on the math placement exam is required. Fall (C5)
Completely ONLINE. ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE. Lab section L1 required; Math Placement Ccal 54 / Maplesoft 31.
Undergraduate Courses
Course Delivery DEFINITIONS:
- Online Courses: In online teaching, 100% of instruction takes place online via Canvas and with supplemental platforms like Zoom. There are two types of online courses: asynchronous and synchronous.
- Asynchronous online: Course is fully online, with lessons, assignments, and activities posted in Canvas with due dates. Students complete coursework, engage in discussions, etc., based upon their own schedules, but are required to meet posted deadlines.
- Synchronous online: Online course that includes real-time class meetings using technology (e.g. Zoom). The number of required meetings varies based upon the particular class, but meetings take place during the scheduled class times. Faculty will inform students of the schedule for real-time meetings in their courses.
- Hybrid Courses: Hybrid courses combine both in-person, on-campus meetings with online instruction. All face-to-face activities take place during the regularly-scheduled meeting times in the rooms assigned on the course listing. The number of in-person meetings varies by course. Faculty will notify students of the exact meeting schedule for their courses.
If your class is not listed as online or hybrid, it will meet fully face-to-face following the noted class schedule.
The history of astronomy, physical properties of motion, heat and light, the solar system and its planets and the sun will be covered. A knowledge of basic algebra is required. ESC 101L Laboratory required. A suitable score on the math placement exam is required. Fall (C5)
Completely ONLINE. ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE. Lab section L2 required; Math Placement Ccal 54 / Maplesoft 31.
Lab Fee. (C5)
Completely ONLINE. ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE. Required ONLINE LAB for Solar System section EL1; Fee $75; Math Placement Ccal 54 / Maplesoft 31.
Lab Fee. (C5)
Completely ONLINE. ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE. Required ONLINE LAB for Solar System section EL2; Fee $75; Math Placement Ccal 54 / Maplesoft 31.
Astronomy deals with the study of the cosmos as observed in the night sky. This entails the detailed examination of the various classes of celestial objects: galaxies, stars, quasars, and black holes. Their physical properties and celestial motions are studied. Stellar lifecycles are presented from birth to death. The current theories of galaxy lifecycles are also studied to learn how and why the models of the cosmos change with each new set of observations. Origins and development of our universe and particle physics are also included. Minimum math placement score of 54 required. Lab fee. (C5)
Completely ONLINE. ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE. Lab section L1 required; Math Placement Ccal 54 / Maplesoft 31.
Astrophysical software is used to allow the student to simulate the taking of data, and its analysis. Computer-based astronomy investigations will present students with selected views of the night sky from which they can collect their own unique data and analyze it to draw conclusions. Minimum math placement score of MAPL 31 is required. Lab fee. (C5)
Completely ONLINE. ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE. Required ONLINE LAB for ESC 104 EL1; Math Placement Ccal 54 / Maplesoft 31. Lab Fee: $15.
Study of the physical features of the earth. Includes study and description of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks; geologic time; earthquakes; rivers; oceans; plate tectonics. Lab includes hands-on examination of minerals and rocks; map and geologic processes interpretation. Field trip(s) possible. Two and a half hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Lab Fee. Fall, Spring (C)
T Lecture; R Lab included; Lab Fee: $75. Textbook required for the class. Mandatory Field Trips.
Independent Study Application Required.