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Academic Credits - The number of academic credits for each course is the number of credits earned in one semester with successful completion of that course.
Prerequisite and Corequisite - “Prerequisite” means that the listed course[s] must be successfully completed with the indicated grade. A “corequisite” may be taken in the same semester.
Course #
Course Description
Credits
ASY 101
Solar System Astronomy -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025, ENG 032, MAT 044, or assessment/waiver. Survey of the history of astronomy, astronomical cycles and phenomena, astronomical instruments, formation and evolution of the planets and their satellites, comparative planetology, asteroids, comets, meteors, the sun, origin of the solar system and its place in the galaxy and the universe. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.
3
   
SCI 111
Physical Science -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025, ENG 032, MAT 050 or assessment/waiver. Introduces physical concepts and theories pertaining to current applications and trends in physics. Basic concepts in chemistry, earth science and astronomy will also be illustrated. Emphasizes concepts and factual knowledge. 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.
3
   
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