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Warning: This course is not listed on the Langara website and is almost certainly discontinued. It was last offered in the term of Spring 2008.
PHYS 1205: Introduction to Astronomy
| Course Format | Lecture 4.0 h + Seminar 0.0 h + Lab 2.0 h |
|---|---|
| Credits | 4.0 |
Discontinued as of Spring Semester 2016 This is an introductory course in astronomy. Topics include: history of astronomy, including models of Copernicus, Galileo and Newton; starlight and spectra; telescopes and modern astronomy; the planets; origin and evolution of the solar system; the sun; stars; star birth; life and death; our galaxy; structure of the universe; and life elsewhere in the universe. The laboratory portion of the course includes indoor labs, outdoor observing sessions, and computer simulation labs. The course does not presuppose any previous knowledge of physics or mathematics. This course meets the Laboratory Science requirement for the Associate of Arts Degree. It may be taken as a science elective by students working towards the Associate of Science Degree. Prerequisite(s): Principles of Mathematics 11 or Precalculus 11 desirable. Note: This course does not presuppose any previous knowledge of physics or mathematics; however, Principles of Mathematics 11 or Precalculus 11 is desirable. Students will receive credit for only one of ASTR 1101 and ASTR 3310. This is an introductory course in astronomy. Topics include: history of astronomy, including models of Copernicus, Galileo and Newton; starlight and spectra; telescopes and modern astronomy; the planets; origin and evolution of the solar system; the sun; stars; star birth; life and death; our galaxy; structure of the universe; and life elsewhere in the universe. The laboratory portion of the course includes indoor labs, outdoor observing sessions, and computer simulation labs. The course does not presuppose any previous knowledge of physics or mathematics. This course meets the Laboratory Science requirement for the Associate of Arts Degree. It may be taken as a science elective by students working towards the Associate of Science Degree. Prerequisite(s): Principles of Mathematics 11 or Precalculus 11 desirable. Note: This course does not presuppose any previous knowledge of physics or mathematics; however, Principles of Mathematics 11 or Precalculus 11 is desirable. Students will receive credit for only one of ASTR 1101 and ASTR 3310.
| Course Attributes: | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Year Arts | No |
| 2nd Year Science | No |
| Humanities | No |
| Lab Science | Yes |
| Science | Yes |
| Social Science | No |
| University Transferable | Yes |
| Other Attributes: | |
|---|---|
| Offered online: | Unknown |
| Preparatory course: | Unknown |
| Repeat limit | 2 |
| Additional fees: | $18 |
| First offered: | Spring 2003 |
| Last offered: | Spring 2008 |
| Registration restrictions: | |
| Outline(s): | No outline found. |
| Course | Destination | Credit | Start to End |
|---|---|---|---|
| No active transfer agreements. | |||
Note: If you took courses within the period stated below, you can still transfer those credits.
| Course | Destination | Credit | Start to End |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS 1205 | Kwantlen Polytechnic University | KPU ASTR 1100 (4) | 19990901 to 20030831 |
| PHYS 1205 | Simon Fraser University | SFU PHYS 190 (3) | 19990501 to 20030831 |
| PHYS 1205 | Thompson Rivers University | TRU ASTR 1XXX (3) | 19990901 to 20030831 |
| PHYS 1205 | UBCO | UBCO ASTR_O 1st (3) | 20030901 to 20150831 |
| PHYS 1205 | UBCV | UBCV ASTR_V 1st (3) | 19990501 to 20030831 |
| PHYS 1205 | University of Northern BC | UNBC PHYS 120 (3) | 19990501 to 20030831 |
| PHYS 1205 | University of Victoria | UVIC ASTR 1XX (1.5) | 19990501 to 20030831 |
| PHYS 1205 | Douglas College | DOUG ASTR 1105 (4) | 20040901 to 20151231 |
| PHYS 1205 | Kwantlen Polytechnic University | KPU ASTR 1100 (4) | 20030901 to 20151231 |
| PHYS 1205 | Simon Fraser University | SFU PHYS 190 (3) Q/B-Sci & SFU PHYS 1XX (1) | 20040901 to 20151231 |
| PHYS 1205 | Simon Fraser University | SFU PHYS 190 (3) & SFU PHYS 1XX (1) | 20030901 to 20040831 |
| PHYS 1205 | Thompson Rivers University | TRU ASTR 1XXX (3) | 20110101 to 20151231 |
| PHYS 1205 | Thompson Rivers University | TRU ASTR 1XX (3) | 20030901 to 20101231 |
| PHYS 1205 | UBCV | UBCV ASTR_V 1st (3) | 20030901 to 20151231 |
| PHYS 1205 | University of the Fraser Valley | UFV ASTR 103 (3) | 20040901 to 20151231 |
| PHYS 1205 | University of Northern BC | UNBC PHYS 120 (3) | 20030901 to 20151231 |
| PHYS 1205 | University of Victoria | UVIC ASTR 1XX (1.5) | 20030901 to 20151231 |
Offerings of this course:
| Semester | CRN | Section | Seats | Waitlist | Days | Time | Room | Type | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2008 | 10105 | 001 | 11 | N/A | M-W---- | 1230-1325 | A347 | Lecture | Benoite Pfeiffer |
| ----F-- | 1230-1425 | A352 | Lecture | Benoite Pfeiffer | |||||
| ---R--- | 1230-1425 | A352 | Lab | Benoite Pfeiffer | |||||
| Fall 2007 | 30889 | 001 | 10 | N/A | M--RF-- | 1430-1525 | A347 | Lecture | Benoite Pfeiffer |
| -T----- | 1430-1525 | A352 | Lecture | Benoite Pfeiffer | |||||
| --W---- | 1330-1525 | A352 | Lab | Benoite Pfeiffer | |||||
| Spring 2007 | 10963 | 002 | Cancel | N/A | M------ | 1730-1925 | Lecture | ||
| ---R--- | 1730-1925 | Lecture | |||||||
| --W---- | 1730-1925 | Lab | |||||||
| Spring 2007 | 10887 | 001 | 1 | N/A | M------ | 1330-1525 | A347 | Lecture | Benoite Pfeiffer |
| --W---- | 1330-1525 | A352 | Lecture | Benoite Pfeiffer | |||||
| ----F-- | 1330-1525 | A352 | Lab | Benoite Pfeiffer | |||||
| Fall 2006 | 30707 | 001 | 7 | N/A | MTW---- | 1130-1225 | A348 | Lecture | Benoite Pfeiffer |
| ----F-- | 1130-1225 | A351 | Lecture | Benoite Pfeiffer | |||||
| ---R--- | 1130-1325 | A352 | Lab | Benoite Pfeiffer | |||||
| Summer 2006 | 20424 | 050 | Cancel | N/A | -T--F-- | 1330-1425 | Lecture | ||
| --W---- | 1330-1525 | Lecture | |||||||
| ---R--- | 1330-1525 | Lecture | |||||||
| M------ | 1430-1625 | Lecture | |||||||
| -T--F-- | 1430-1625 | Lab | |||||||
| Spring 2006 | 10561 | 001 | 4 | N/A | ---R--- | 1430-1625 | A348 | Lecture | Bradley Hughes |
| ----F-- | 1430-1525 | A348 | Lecture | Bradley Hughes | |||||
| -T----- | 1530-1625 | A348 | Lecture | Bradley Hughes | |||||
| M------ | 1430-1625 | A352 | Lab | Bradley Hughes | |||||
| Fall 2005 | 30330 | 001 | 6 | N/A | -T----- | 1830-2125 | A348 | Lecture | Benoite Pfeiffer |
| ---R--- | 1830-1925 | A348 | Lecture | Benoite Pfeiffer | |||||
| ---R--- | 1930-2125 | A352 | Lab | Benoite Pfeiffer | |||||
| Summer 2005 | 20363 | 001 | 12 | N/A | M--R--- | 1030-1125 | A346 | Lecture | Bradley Hughes |
| -T----- | 1030-1225 | A346 | Lecture | Bradley Hughes | |||||
| --W---- | 1030-1225 | A352 | Lab | Bradley Hughes | |||||
| Spring 2005 | 10862 | 001 | 5 | N/A | MTW-F-- | 1430-1525 | A347 | Lecture | Bradley Hughes |
| ---R--- | 1430-1625 | A352 | Lab | Bradley Hughes | |||||
| Fall 2004 | 30323 | 001 | 4 | 5 | -TW-F-- | 1230-1325 | A346 | Lecture | Robin Macqueen |
| ---R--- | 1230-1325 | A347 | Lecture | Robin Macqueen | |||||
| M------ | 1230-1425 | A352 | Lab | Robin Macqueen | |||||
| Spring 2004 | 10525 | 001 | Cancel | M------ | 1530-1625 | Lecture | . TBA | ||
| -T----- | 1530-1625 | Lecture | . TBA | ||||||
| --W---- | 1530-1725 | Lecture | . TBA | ||||||
| ---R--- | 1530-1725 | Lab | . TBA | ||||||
| Fall 2003 | 30309 | 001 | 5 | N/A | M------ | 1430-1525 | A347 | Lecture | Robin Macqueen |
| -T----- | 1430-1525 | A346 | Lecture | Robin Macqueen | |||||
| ---R--- | 1430-1625 | A347 | Lecture | Robin Macqueen | |||||
| --W---- | 1430-1625 | A352 | Lab | Robin Macqueen | |||||
| Spring 2003 | 10368 | 001 | 4 | 18 | M------ | 1430-1525 | A346 | Lecture | Robin Macqueen |
| --W---- | 1430-1625 | A347 | Lecture | Robin Macqueen | |||||
| ---R--- | 1430-1525 | A347 | Lecture | Robin Macqueen | |||||
| -T----- | 1430-1625 | B015 | Lab | Robin Macqueen |