karen castle
astronomy instructor Diablo Valley College, SC 313 x2832 |
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My
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There is a WebCT page for Astro 128
and Astro 130 course. Astro
128 uses Desire2Learn. You
will automatically get access shortly before the class starts. |
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Astro 110 is an In- person lecture class concentrating on the
night sky, constellations, history of astronomy and constituents of the
Universe. It is normally offered fall, spring and during a 6 week summer
session (daytime). |
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Astro 110
Syllabus for this semester |
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Astro
110 Workbook We write in the book during class. So be sure to bring it. |
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Astro
110 Star Maps In Astro 110 you will be expected to find stars and
constellations on this map. So it may help you to make more copies. |
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Astro 130 is an in-person
laboratory class. You DO need to come to class to get the information AND to
do the work. It is offered fall and spring, nights only. |
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Astro
130 Syllabus Spring 2013 |
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Astro 120 is an in-person
lecture class that deals with the physical nature of astronomical objects. It
concentrates on light, telescopes, stars, galaxies and cosmology. It uses
more mathematics than do Astro 110 and 128. I teach Astro 120 in the fall
only. |
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Astro
120 Syllabus fall |
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Astro 128 is a general
education science class WITH a lab included. You will be doing observations,
readings and labs on your own, with as much help as you would like. It
is offered fall and spring. There are 3 Tests (on campus or proctored) |
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Astro 128
Syllabus Spring 2013 |
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Astro
128 meets EVERY Monday 7-8:50 PM in SC 601 |
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Information
for Everyone |
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Getting
in Touch Phone
925-685-1230 x 2832, or Cell
925-209-6317 (better) email kcastle@dvc.edu or drop in SC
313 |
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Office
Hours Monday 3:30-5
PM Tuesday 3:30-5
PM Wednesday
3:30-4:15 PM Thursday
9:30-10:45 AM Phone
925-209-6317 to talk or set up a meeting. Email ANY time, preferably Inside WebCT or Desire2Learn. |
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Correlating
Editions 2 and 3 of Pathways to Astronomy this shows the correspondence
between units |
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Observing
for Spring 2013 At DVC Observatory, Weather Permitting Friday
Feb 1, 2013 starting 6:15 PM Friday
Feb 22, 2013 starting 6:15 PM |