Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SDCM-0189 Organization's ID: Astronomy 101: Intro to Astronomy Organization: Study.com, LLC Location: Online Length: Self-Paced . 22 weeks (47 hours) Dates Offered: 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2027 5/1/2021 - 4/30/2024 3/1/2018 - 4/30/2021 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Astronomy Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is for students to get a sense of the universe's enormity and discover the infinitesimal portion of history occupied by human existence. Learning Outcomes: Identify types of galaxies and their properties Identify contributions and major theories related to the study of astronomy in ancient and modern times; Describe the basic features and motions of the night sky. Identify and describe the theories related to the beginning, evolution and fate of the Universe; Explain how galaxies, including the Milky Way, are formed and distributed; Identify types of galaxies and their properties. Describe the formation and evolution of the solar system and its planets and bodies; Identify and describe the major characteristics of the Sun, planets, moons, and small bodies in the solar system, including meteoroids, asteroids, and comets. Describe the formation, evolution, and death cycle of a variety of different star types. Identify theories related to the origin of life and describe predictors of life on other planets. Describe the physics of light and the electromagnetic spectrum and explain how telescopes can be used to detect and study both Describe the basic features and motions of the night sky. General Topics: The Historical Background of Astronomy The Basics of Astronomy The Physics of Astronomy Understanding Orbits in Astronomy The Earth-Moon System The Solar System The Inner Solar System Gaseous Planets in the Solar System Comets, Moons & Asteroids Understanding the Science of the Sun Types of Stars in the Universe Formation & Evolution of Stars Stellar Death & Remnants Formation & Structure of the Milky Way Properties & Characteristics of Galaxies Cosmology Overview Relativity in Space & Time Overview of Life in the Universe Tools & Instruments for Astronomy Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Study.com, LLC Accounting 101: Financial Accounting (SDCM-0075) Accounting 102: Introduction to Managerial Accounting (SDCM-0076) Accounting 201: Intermediate Financial Accounting I (SDCM-0124) Accounting 202: Intermediate Accounting II (SDCM-0152) Accounting 301: Applied Managerial Accounting (SDCM-0077) Accounting 302: Advanced Accounting (SDCM-0078) Accounting 303: Cost Accounting (SDCM-0105) Analytics 103: Intro to Relational Databases & SQL (SDCM-0240) Art 103: History of Western Art I (SDCM-0167) Art 104: History of Western Art II (SDCM-0168) View All Courses Page Content