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: $4.00 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 0203   Online +8.75 hours per week Waxman K Sparks L Online Online 1.00 Ended 40 47 0 08/17-09/27 To Be Arranged     This class will have a mandatory synchronous orientation via Zoom on Thursday 8/20 from 6:30-8pm. There will be four additional synchronous Zoom meetings each Thursday night from 6:30-8pm from 8/27-9/17. The class will also have approximately 5 hours per week of online, asynchronous content. There may be optional field trips at a Lake Sonoma observing site from 6:30pm-midnight on Friday-Saturday 9/11-9/12& 9/18-9/19. These possible outdoor meetings at an observing site are not mandatory for completion of the class.   The above section is VA Approved 0204   Online +8.75 hours per week Sparks L Stevick J Online Online 1.00 Ended 40 37 3 09/14-10/25 To Be Arranged     This class will have a mandatory synchronous orientation via Zoom on Wednesday 9/16 from 6:30-8pm. There will be four additional synchronous Zoom meetings each Thursday night from 6:30-8pm from 9/24-10/15. The class will also have approximately 5 hours per week of online, asynchronous content. There may be optional field trips at a Lake Sonoma observing site from 6:30pm-midnight on Friday-Saturday 10/9-10/10 & 10/16-10/17. These possible outdoor meetings at an observing site are not mandatory for completion of the class.   The above section is VA Approved