ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS

North Star Astronomy

Course Number: Astronomy and Astrophysics (Astro) 102 - XW

Credit: 1 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $223 undergraduate

ONLINE in WebCT - http://www.polaris.iastate.edu

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 7, 2008

   An entirely web-based course covering topics in observing the sky and navigation by the stars for students with little or no previous experience. The course combines material on common naked-eye phenomena such as lunar phases and apparent motions of the stars and planets with information on how these helped navigators determine where they are on Earth. The course "lectures" are on-line, interactive units with build in exercises, hands-on (offl ine) activities and layers of help. Graded homework and quizzes are administered via Web-CT.

Computer Requirements: https://webct.ait.iastate.edu free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed CD-ROM drive recommended but not required

Note: Bachelor of Liberal Studies (natural sciences group of the general education requirements or distribution area of natural sciences and mathematics.)

Instructor: Lee Anne Willson

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Evening Star

Course Number: Astronomy and Astrophysics (Astro) 103 - XW

Credit: 1 undergraduate credit

Tuition: $223 undergraduate

ONLINE in WebCT

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 7, 2008

   An entirely web-based course covering topics in celestial mechanics ("Rocket science!") for students with little or no previous experience. It combines the geography of the solar system with discussion of methods of traveling to the other planets. The course "lectures" are on-line, interactive units with built-in exercises, hands-on (offline) activities, and layers of help. Graded homework and quizzes are administered via WebCT. Students who take Astro 120 may count credit in only one of Astro 102 or 103 toward graduation.

Computer Requirements: https://webct.ait.iastate.edu free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed CD-ROM drive recommended but not required

Note: May be applied toward Bachelor of Liberal Studies (natural sciences group of the general education requirements or distribution area of natural sciences and mathematics.)

Instructor: Lee Anne Willson

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

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