Bunker Hill Community College

Course Description

AST102: ASTRONOMY/LAB
(Astronomy)

Credits: 4 Credits

This course covers an introductory study of basic astronomy, including the planets, the apparent motions of celestial objects, the seasons, constellations, comets and meteors, stars, galaxies, and the large-scale structure of the universe. The course includes current events in space exploration. The course meets General Education "Science and Technology" Requirement Area 5. Course meets: 3 hrs. lecture; 1.5 hrs. lab.

Prerequisite: Writing Skills II (ENG095) and a grade of C or better in Fundamentals of Algebra (MAT095) or placement equivalency.

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