SCIE 1310 - Astronomy Laboratory

1.5 Credits

This lab course parallels the astronomy lecture course SCIE 1300. Focusing on inquiry, students study astronomical topics and learn to ask scientific research questions using online data from NASA and other sources. Topics include the celestial motions, the sun, classifying galaxies, moon orbits, stellar spectra, and extrasolar planets. Students participate in virtual science conferences; review research, and complete astronomical observations through field exercises.

Prerequisites: (1) MATH 0960 or higher

Pre/Corequisite: (1) SCIE 1300

Lecture Hours: 0.0
Lab Hours: 4.5
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Use scientific inquiry to ask independent research questions.
Understand and use astronomical data.
Solve problems and draw logical conclusions from them.
Obtain a sound background in the principle and application of physical laws to the nature of the universe.
Communicate astronomical research.
Perform field exercises that involve astronomical observations using binoculars and/or telescopes.

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