Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASTR) 210

Overview

ASTR 210 is a course on modern astronomy and astrophysics for the student with some background in science. The course presents and discusses the physical laws responsible for a variety of astronomical and astrophysical phenomena. Laboratory exercises emphasize the scientific techniques of astronomy and other sciences.

ASTR 210 is meant as a second astronomy course. ASTR 205 or equivalent is suggested for beginning students of astronomy. Those needing six credits of introductory astronomy may enrol in both courses in the sequence ASTR 205, ASTR 210.

Outline

Unit 1: Humanity and the Cosmos

Unit 2: Tools of the Astronomer

Unit 3: The Solar System

Unit 4: Stars and Their Properties

Unit 5: Galaxies and Cosmology

Evaluation

To receive credit for ASTR 210, you must achieve a course composite mark of at least a “D” (50 percent) and a grade of at least 50 percent on the final examination and laboratory exercises. The weighting of the composite mark is as follows:

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbook

Software

Astronomy 210: Laboratory Tools (CD). Athabasca, AB: Athabasca University, 2007.

Other Materials

The course materials also include a student manual, study guide, laboratory manual, and forms.

Challenge for Credit Course Overview

The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.

Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures

Challenge Evaluation

To receive credit for the ASTR 210 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least “C-” (60 percent) on the examination.

Paper Exam (3 hours)

Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form

• Challenge for Credit Form