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; OR ASTRON 5. Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for MATH150A; Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 Transferability: CSU; UC  Repeatability: Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP Fee: $12.00 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 4221   17.67 hours per week Sparks L Ule N Lark Hall, Santa Rosa Campus 2039 1.00 Ended 40 31 9 03/01-03/18 To Be Arranged     The first meeting for the above section will be on Wednesday, 3/1 from 4-6pm in Rm 2009, Lark Hall. Attendance is mandatory during the entire first class meeting unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructors. The above section then meets from 3pm-midnight on Thursday, 3/2 and Friday, 3/3 in Rm. 2039, Lark Hall and 3pm-midnight on Saturday, 3/4 at a Lake Sonoma observing site. Class will also meet from 3pm-midnight on 3/16-3/18 (Thursday night-Saturday night) at Lake Sonoma observing site. Students are responsible for their own transportation to each class meeting. 8722   26.50 hours per week Healy M Sparks L TBA, Petaluma Campus TBA 1.00 Ended 40 36 4 04/19-04/29       The first meeting for the above section will be on Wed, 4/19 from 4-6pm in Rm PC 1101, Capri Creek Bldg. (Petaluma Campus). Attendance is mandatory during the entire first class meeting unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructors. The above section then meets from 3pm-midnight on Thurs,4/20 in PC 656, Richard W. Call Bldg. (Petaluma Campus). 3pm-midnight on Fri, 4/21 in Rm 2039 Lark Hall (Santa Rosa Campus), and 4pm-1am on Sat.4/22 at Lake Sonoma Observing site. Class will also meet from 4pm-1am on 4/27-4/29 (Thursday night-Saturday night) at Lake Sonoma Observing site. Students are responsible for their own transportation to each class meeting.