Hartnell Astronomy Short Course - The Distant Universe

July 30 - August 4, 2007, 10:00 AM - 4:15 PM, Hartnell College, Flyer

2007 Application - online, pdf Participants: High school seniors and entering and continuing college students from all majors interested in astronomy and technology. Instructional Team: Candace Church, Laura Lopez and Kate Rubin (UC Santa Cruz), Conor Laver (UC Berkeley), Pimol Moth and Andy Newton (Hartnell College)
Description: This course will be a survey of astronomical topics focused on galaxies and the distant Universe. The course will consist of hands-on activities, lectures, telescope observations, and interactive problem solving, and students will have the opportunity to design and carry out their own experiments. Astronomy-related career paths will be discussed, and a field trip to Lick Observatory will be included. This course will be acceptable for physics credit at any state college or university.
Some of the questions we will explore include: How do astronomers observe and learn about distant galaxies? How do we measure the distances to stars and galaxies? What do the shapes and colors of galaxies tell us about how they formed and evolved? What do we know about how the Universe began? Benefits to students: Meet other students with similar interests! Practice critical thinking, and learn how to ask questions like a researcher! Practice your presentation skills! Receive school and career counseling and recommendations!
To Find Out More: Contact Hilary O'Bryan, 831-459-2676, hilary@ucolick.org or Pimol Moth at Hartnell College, 831-755-6893, Office M5