Chabot College Astronomy Program Student/Course Learning Outcomes
Astronomy 10 – The Solar System
Current:
(CLO) 1:
Defined Target:
Demonstrate an understanding of the reasons for seasons
75% of class gets 50% or greater on essay
question, or equivalent HW/In-class
assessment
(CLO) 2:
Demonstrate understanding of method of detecting extrasolar
planets
75% of class get 3 or 4 on HW activity
(Mastering Astronomy or in-class activity)
(CLO) 3:
Demonstrates understanding of Galileos' discoveries and why
each was important in overthrowing the geocentric model.
75% of class gets 50% or greater on essay
question, or equivalent HW/In-class
assessment.
Proposed:
(CLO) 1:
Defined Target:
Demonstrate an understanding of the reasons for seasons, motions of
the sky, & phases of the moon.
75% of class earns a score of 50% or greater
on essay question, or equivalent
HW/Exam/In-class assessment
(CLO) 2:
Demonstrates understanding of Galileos' telescoping discoveries,
Kepler’s Laws, and Newton’s Law of Gravity
75% of class earns a score of 50% or greater
on essay question, or equivalent
HW/Exam/In-class assessment)
(CLO) 3:
Demonstrate an understanding of the objects in our Solar System,
including the Sun, the major and minor planets, their moons,
asteroids, KBOs, and comets, their formation and evolution, and
how they are similar to or different from Earth.
75% of class earns a score of 50% or greater
on essay question, or equivalent
HW/Exam/In-class assessment
(CLO) 4:
Demonstrate an understanding of current scientific theories and
experiments related to the Solar System and the search for planets
around other stars.
75% of class earns a score of 50% or greater
on essay question, or equivalent
HW/Exam/In-class assessment
Chabot College Astronomy Program Student/Course Learning Outcomes
Astronomy 20 – Stars & Galaxies
Current:
(CLO) 1:
Demonstrate an understanding of the reasons for seasons
(CLO) 2:
Demonstrate understanding of HR diagram
(CLO) 3: Demonstrate gain in understanding of key concepts
in Astronomy 20 through completion of 28‐question multiple
choice survey quiz given at least once during the term.
Defined Target: 75% of class gets 50%
or greater on essay question, or
equivalent HW/In-class assessment
75% of class get 3 or 4 on HW activity
(Mastering Astronomy or in-class
activity)
75% of class gets 50% or greater on
essay question, or equivalent HW/Inclass assessment.
Proposed:
(CLO) 1:
Defined Target:
Demonstrate an understanding of the reasons for seasons, motions of
the sky, & phases of the moon.
75% of class earns a score of 50% or
greater on essay question, or equivalent
HW/Exam/In-class assessment
(CLO) 2:
Demonstrates understanding of Galileos' telescoping discoveries,
Kepler’s Laws, and Newton’s Law of Gravity
75% of class earns a score of 50% or
greater on essay question, or equivalent
HW/Exam/In-class assessment)
(CLO) 3:
Demonstrate an understanding of the life cycle of stars.
75% of class earns a score of 50% or
greater on essay question, or equivalent
HW/Exam/In-class assessment
(CLO) 4:
Demonstrate an understanding of current scientific theories and
experiments related to the beginning and evolution of the universe.
75% of class earns a score of 50% or
greater on essay question, or equivalent
HW/Exam/In-class assessment
Chabot College Astronomy Program Student/Course Learning Outcomes
Astronomy 30 – Introduction to Astronomy Lab
Current:
(CLO) 1:
Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between
precision and accuracy through a lab report or capstone survey
Defined Target not specified
(CLO) 2: Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of
Defined Target not specified
angular size and resolution with telescopes through a lab
activity, write‐up, project, or hands‐on demonstration using a
telescope
Proposed:
(CLO) 1:
Defined Target:
Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between
precision and accuracy through a lab report or capstone survey
75% of class earns a score of 50% or
greater on essay question, or equivalent
HW/Exam/In-class assessment
(CLO) 2:
Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of angular size and
resolution with telescopes through a lab activity, write‐up,
project, or hands‐on demonstration using a telescope
75% of class earns a score of 50% or
greater on essay question, or equivalent
HW/Exam/In-class assessment)
(CLO) 3:
Demonstrate an understanding of the processes of science
typical to astronomical observation and/or astronomical
computer simulation.
75% of class earns a score of 50% or
greater on essay question, or equivalent
HW/Exam/In-class assessment)
Astronomy Program Learning Outcomes
Current:
(PLO) 1:
Students will be able to explain key principles of astronomy using applicable vocabulary; including
employing the scientific method to organize, prioritize, and problem solve.
(Astronomy 10, 20)
(PLO) 2:
Students will explain how and where the human species fits into the immense, complex and ever‐ changing
universe.
(Astronomy 10, 20)
(PLO) 3:
Students will be able to explain key principles of observational and theoretical astronomy using
applicable vocabulary and relating them to hands‐on laboratory activities; including employing the
scientific method.
(Astronomy 10/20 and 30)