ASTRON 12 Astronomy Observational Lab Description: Observational laboratory in astronomy. Students will utilize small aperture telescopes, binoculars, star charts and planispheres. Constellation identification and terrestrial and celestial coordinate systems will be introduced. Short exposure and deep sky astrophotography will be conducted. In the case of inclement weather, students will utilize the planetarium, classroom, or computer lab to perform required labs. Prerequisites: Course Completion or Concurrent Enrollment in ASTRON 3 OR ASTRON 4 Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 and Course Eligibility for MATH 150 or appropriate placement based on AB705 mandates Transferability: CSU; UC  Repeatability: Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP Fee: $5.00 Grading Type: Grade or P/NP Sections listed are for

Sect Days Hours Instructor Location Room Units Status Total Seats Current Enrollment Seats Remaining Date Begin/End Date Final Exam Books 8085   Online +13.50 hours per week Healy M Stevick J Online Online 1.00 Ended 40 32 8 06/16-07/06 To Be Arranged     This class will have a mandatory synchronous orientation via Zoom on Wednesday 6/16 from 7:00-8:00pm. There will be two additional mandatory synchronous Zoom meetings from 7:00-8:00pm on Wednesday 6/23 and Wednesday 6/30. This compressed, three-week long class will have approximately 16 hours per week of online, asynchronous content. This course may include optional evening field trips at a Lake Sonoma observing site.   The above section is VA Approved 8669   Online +13.50 hours per week Waxman K Stevick J Online Online 1.00 Ended 40 31 9 07/14-08/06 To Be Arranged     This class will have a mandatory synchronous orientation via Zoom on Wednesday 7/14 from 7:00-8:00pm. There will be two additional mandatory synchronous Zoom meetings from 7:00-8:00pm on Wednesday 7/21 and Wednesday 7/28. This compressed, three-week long class will have approximately 16 hours per week of online, asynchronous content. This course may include optional evening field trips at a Lake Sonoma observing site.   The above section is VA Approved