Course Description
It is quite illuminating to discover the expansiveness that can be found by studying the night skies and not only learning about the array of celestial objects that exist but also understanding the reasons behind certain formations and intergalactic activities.
In this course we're going to explore our night sky, constellations, our solar system, our galaxy, and what lies beyond the far reaches of space. In addition, we'll learn about past and current projects for space exploration, as well as future ideas for space travel.
Our journey will also take us to black holes, quasars, supernovaes, brown dwarfs, and the string theory. And Lastly, we'll explore in depth on how we make observations from earth, and touch on the mechanics of optical telescopes that aid us in exploring the night sky.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and describe the major and minor constellations.
- Identify and describe our solar system.
- Describe and differentiate the planets and moons of our solar system
- Describe both the history and future plans of space exploration.
- Describe Black Holes, Quasars, Supernovae, Brown Dwarfs, String Theory.
- Demonstrate basic functions of using a telescope.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
| Assessment | Points |
|---|---|
| Lesson 1 Assignment | 25 points |
| Lesson 2 Assignment | 25 points |
| Lessons 1 & 2 Exam | 13 points |
| Lesson 3 Assignment | 25 points |
| Lesson 4 Assignment | 25 points |
| Lessons 3 & 4 Exam | 14 points |
| Lesson 5 Assignment | 25 points |
| Lesson 6 Assignment | 25 points |
| Lessons 5 & 6 Exam | 14 points |
| Lesson 7 Assignment | 25 points |
| Lesson 8 Assignment | 25 points |
| Lessons 7 & 8 Exam | 12 points |
| Lesson 9 Assignment | 25 points |
| Lesson 9 Exam | 15 points |
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