2009 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

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

____MATH 253

Calculus III

4

____MATH 259 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
Total Credits Required for Degree:
60 min.

  

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. Apply 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
410-455-6935 or fhickok@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Dundalk:
David Ludwikoski
410-455-4216 or dludwikoski@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Essex:
Bernard Noeller
410-780-6698 or bnoeller@ccbcmd.edu