Astronomy
Class Schedule
course sections found.
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Astronomy
GENERAL ASTRONOMY: STARS, GALAXIES, COSMOLOGY
5 Units
- Description: Non-technical introduction to astronomy, with emphasis on stars, galaxies, and the origin and evolution of the universe. Topics covered include the nature of light, atoms, and telescopes; the birth, evolution, and death of stars (including an introduction to black holes); the Milky Way Galaxy and its development over time; normal galaxies, active galaxies, and cannibal galaxies; and the Big Bang model (of the origin and ultimate fate of the cosmos). No background in science or math is assumed.
- Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ASTR 10L; not open to students with credit in ASTR 10BH.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours:5 hours lecture per week. (60 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Natural Sciences
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
VirtualVirtual: entirely synchronous live in-person online during scheduled days and times
Closed
ASTR-010B-01V
Course Dates: 04/04/2022 - 06/24/2022
Course Number
41313
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
10:00 AM
12:15 PM
MW
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFREYRoom
Textbook
ASTR-010B-01V: This is a fully virtual online class. ALL scheduled meetings are live with the instructor (e.g., zoom) defined on specific days and times, as noted in the class schedule. Additional costs for online materials or content in place of or in addition to a textbook may be required.
VirtualVirtual: entirely synchronous live in-person online during scheduled days and times
Closed
ASTR-010B-02V
Course Dates: 04/04/2022 - 06/24/2022
Course Number
41314
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
12:00 PM
02:15 PM
TTh
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFREYRoom
Textbook
ASTR-010B-02V: This is a fully virtual online class. ALL scheduled meetings are live with the instructor (e.g., zoom) defined on specific days and times, as noted in the class schedule. Additional costs for online materials or content in place of or in addition to a textbook may be required.
ASTRONOMY LABORATORY
1 Unit
- Description: A hands-on approach to the scientific method, using astronomical data and equipment. Divided into small lab groups, students will do experiments and observing projects about a range of astronomical topics, including the phases of the Moon, the reasons for the seasons, the rotation, revolution, and sphericity of the Earth, and the scale and composition of astronomical objects. Students will carry out naked-eye observations of the sky, visit the Foothill observatory, and use a portable telescope to communicate about astronomy with other students and the public.
- Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ASTR 10A, 10B or 10BH.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours:3 hours lab per week. (36 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Natural Sciences
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
VirtualVirtual: entirely synchronous live in-person online during scheduled days and times
Closed
ASTR-010L-01V
Course Dates: 04/04/2022 - 06/24/2022
Course Number
41316
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
01:00 PM
03:50 PM
W
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFREYRoom
Textbook
ASTR-010L-01V: This is a fully virtual online class. ALL scheduled meetings are live with the instructor (e.g., zoom) defined on specific days and times, as noted in the class schedule. Additional costs for online materials or content in place of or in addition to a textbook may be required.
VirtualVirtual: entirely synchronous live in-person online during scheduled days and times
Closed
ASTR-010L-02V
Course Dates: 04/04/2022 - 06/24/2022
Course Number
41317
Type
Laboratory
Day & Time
02:30 PM
05:20 PM
T
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFREYRoom
Textbook
ASTR-010L-02V: This is a fully virtual online class. ALL scheduled meetings are live with the instructor (e.g., zoom) defined on specific days and times, as noted in the class schedule. Additional costs for online materials or content in place of or in addition to a textbook may be required.
HONORS GENERAL ASTRONOMY: STARS, GALAXIES, COSMOLOGY
5 Units
- Description: Non-technical introduction to astronomy, focusing on qualitative reasoning about stars, galaxies, and the origin and evolution of the universe. Topics include: the nature of light, matter, and telescopes; the basic physical processes of the universe; the formation and death of stars and their role in producing the elements necessary for life (including an introduction to black holes); the Milky Way and other galaxies, their structure, formation, and evolution; the history, evolution, and structure of the universe from the Big Bang to the heat death of the universe; the impact of astronomical events on life on Earth. The honors section offers a challenging intellectual environment which covers the same outline as the general course but in more depth.
- Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ASTR 10L; not open to students with credit in ASTR 10B.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours:5 hours lecture per week. (60 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill GE Area:Natural Sciences
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
VirtualVirtual: entirely synchronous live in-person online during scheduled days and times
Closed
ASTR-10BH-1HV
Course Dates: 04/04/2022 - 06/24/2022
Course Number
41315
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
12:00 PM
02:15 PM
TTh
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFREYRoom
Textbook
ASTR-10BH-1HV: This is a fully virtual online class. ALL scheduled meetings are live with the instructor (e.g., zoom) defined on specific days and times, as noted in the class schedule. Honors courses are open access- they include more advanced and challenging assignments for students seeking additional academic training in preparation for university and college transfer. For more information, and to register as an honors student to receive additional support, please visit the Honors Institute at https://foothill.edu/honors/ or call 650.949.7061.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ASTRONOMY
1 Unit
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Astronomy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours:3 hours lab per week. (36 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
ASTR-070R-01
Course Dates: 04/04/2022 - 06/24/2022
Course Number
40354
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
TBA
TBA
Instructor
MATHEWS, GEOFFREYRoom
Textbook
ASTR-070R-01: Students need to complete an independent study contract with an instructor during the first two weeks of the quarter to enroll. Please discuss with interested faculty members about potential projects. For more information contact the Student & Faculty Support Center at fhgethelp@fhda.edu or call (650)308-8067.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ASTRONOMY
2 Units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Astronomy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours:6 hours lab per week. (72 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
ASTR-071R-01
Course Dates: 04/04/2022 - 06/24/2022
Course Number
40355
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
TBA
TBA
Instructor
STAFF, MRoom
Textbook
ASTR-071R-01: Students need to complete an independent study contract with an instructor during the first two weeks of the quarter to enroll. Please discuss with interested faculty members about potential projects. For more information contact the Student & Faculty Support Center at fhgethelp@fhda.edu or call (650)308-8067.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ASTRONOMY
3 Units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Astronomy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours:9 hours lab per week. (108 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
ASTR-072R-01
Course Dates: 04/04/2022 - 06/24/2022
Course Number
40356
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
TBA
TBA
Instructor
STAFF, MRoom
Textbook
ASTR-072R-01: Students need to complete an independent study contract with an instructor during the first two weeks of the quarter to enroll. Please discuss with interested faculty members about potential projects. For more information contact the Student & Faculty Support Center at fhgethelp@fhda.edu or call (650)308-8067.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ASTRONOMY
4 Units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Astronomy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours:12 hours lab per week. (144 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
On CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Closed
ASTR-073R-01
Course Dates: 04/04/2022 - 06/24/2022
Course Number
40357
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
TBA
TBA
Instructor
STAFF, MRoom
Textbook
ASTR-073R-01: Students need to complete an independent study contract with an instructor during the first two weeks of the quarter to enroll. Please discuss with interested faculty members about potential projects. For more information contact Student & Faculty Support Center at fhgethelp@fhda.edu or call (650)308-8067.