Description
This course will initiate you to the scientific method while you are learning basic notions of astronomy such as: using the Kepler III software program, the Earth coordinates system (meridians and parallels); celestial coordinates (constellations, star names); rotation of the Earth; the layers of the Earth's atmosphere; revolution of Earth around the Sun; ecliptic, celestial equator and rotational axis of the Earth, the Moon's movemements and phases, and influences on our environment.
Info
Prerequisites: None
Recommended: Have a certain ease with the mathematics and physics.
Hours: 45h
Ponderation: 2-1-3
Credits: 2
Assignments: 4
Competencies:
000Y : To resolve a simple problem by applying the basic scientific method
Option
65 - Multimedia course with web assignments (English version)
Particularities and material requirements
Computer requirements:
- This course is not compatible with version 10.7 (Lion) or later of Mac OS X.
Particularities: None
Fees
Program rate
Tuition: $90.00
Materials: $85.00
Total: $175.00
Non-program rate
Tuition: $270.00
Materials: $85.00
Total: $355.00