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Academic Year 2007-2008 • Grade 10 and above • Science Sequence

For reference only; see current year course listing for course availability and details.

Astronomy

Sections and Teachers

Section 1:

Instructor: Christe McMenomy

Starts: September 5, 2007
Ends: May 28, 2007

Wednesday 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM ET

Tuition: $400.00

There is more information at the teacher's course Website: Astronomy

Introduction to the principles of modern astronomy, including basic constellation recognition, apparent motions of celestial objects, development of the Copernican model of the solar system, telescope optics, characteristics of solar system planets, stellar structure and life cycles, and current theories on the origin of the universe.

Prerequisites

Students should have completed Algebra I and be able to solve the quadratic formula and calculate areas and volumes.

Recommended background

Describe recommended prior study

Textbooks and Materials

This item is required:

Universe [Edition or Version: 8], Authors: Roger A. Freedman, William J. Kaufmann III

ISBN: 0716785846

Publisher's website: Universe

Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore

Other information: This text will not be available until May, 2007.


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