2010 CCBC College Catalog

Astronomy

Associate of Science (A.S.) in Science
Transfer Pattern - Astronomy
 

General Education Requirements:
Credits
____SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
3
____ENGL 101 College Composition I
3
____ENGL 102 College Composition II
3
____ASTM 101/102 Astronomy and Astronomy Laboratory
4
____MATH 251 Calculus I
4
General Education Electives:
 
(Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses.One 3-credit General Education course must be Diversity Course.)
____Arts and Humanities
3
____Social and Behavioral Sciences (From 2 different disciplines)
6
____Biological and Physical Sciences (Recommended: ERSC 121/122-Physical Geology and Lab)
3-4
____Wellness and Health
3
____Information Technology
3
____Global, Historical, and Cultural Perspectives
2
Total General Education Credits:
37-38

Program Requirements:

____ PHYS 151 General Physics I
3

____ PHYS 251

General Physics II

4

____ MATH 252 Calculus II
4

Total Program Credits

11

Program Electives:
Recommended (Select at least 10-11 credits)

____MATH 253

Calculus III

4

____MATH 259 Elementary Differential Equations
3
____PHYS 252 General Physics III
4

____CHEM 121/122

General Chemistry I and Lab

4

____ERSC 141

Introduction to Oceanography

3

____ASTM 291-293

Independent Study in Astronomy

1-3

Total Elective Credits:
10-11

Other Electives:

0-2

Total Credits Required for Degree:
60 min.*

*A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101 course, Transitioning to College, goes into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college in the spring 2010 semester (meaning you have not previously successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101 during your first semester at CCBC, possibly increasing the number of credits required for the degree to 61 credits. PLEASE NOTE: If you are new to college and completed one or more credit courses successfully at CCBC in the fall 2009 semester, you are ENCOURAGED but NOT REQUIRED to take ACDV 101 in the spring 2010 semester.

Transfer Pattern Description:
 
This degree pattern is designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a baccalaureate degree with a major in Astronomy. Beyond the General Education requirements and options, this pattern should be considered in light of the requirements of the selected transfer institution. Students should consult with a transfer coordinator or an advisor for information about specific requirements.

Students who successfully complete the A.S. Degree in Science -- Transfer Pattern for Astronomy will be able to:

  1. describe the features and natures of astronomical objects using astronomical terms and refer to positions, motions and characteristics of celestial objects;
  2. demonstrate how to incorporate astronomical information into effective written and oral communications;
  3. dpply mathematical methods to the interpretation of astronomical data;
  4. solve problems involving astronomical topics by using astronomical data and scientific methods;
  5. explain how results from various observational technologies are used to develop theoretical models of celestial objects;
  6. observe celestial objects to draw conclusions about their natures; and
  7. solve calculus-based physics problems and perform physics experiments.

 
Program Coordinators:

CCBC Catonsville:
Fred Hickok
443-840-5935 or fhickok@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Essex:
Bernard Noeller
443-840-1698 or bnoeller@ccbcmd.edu
 

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