AST COURSE LEVEL OUTCOMES 1
SUBJECT
COURSE #
AST
1
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Given a description of planets in the solar system, students will:
1) describe the current definition of a planet
2) list the names of the planets in correct order from the Sun
3) compare and contrast the properties of terrestrial planets with
Jovian planets
Given several astronomical objects, students will list the objects in
order of size
Given several astronomical phenomena, students will describe why
these phenomena occur
Given a scientific theory, students will:
1) identify the major concepts of the theory
2) identify the initiator of the theory
3) describe the body of evidence that supports the theory
Given a description of the life cycles of stars, students will:
1) list in chronological order, the different stages of the stellar life
cycle
2) describe the main components of each stage
3) compare and contrast the life cycles of low mass and high mass
stars
Given images of astronomical objects, students will identify the object
with its correct designation
Students will gather observational data and interpret the results of
their observations.
AST
1L
Given a planisphere, students will identify and locate significant
objects in the night sky and determine when they rise and set
Given stellar spectra, students will determine the composition of
stars and their surface temperatures
Students will synthesize clearly the main results and concepts of the
laboratory in a written or oral report.
AST COURSE LEVEL OUTCOMES 2
Students will gather observational data and interpret the results of
their observations.
AST
45
<p>The student will propose an experimental plan with which to
conduct the study.</p>
<p>The student will execute the plan effectively within the time
allotted for the project.</p>
<p>The student will present the methodology and findings of the
project.</p>