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Course Descriptions

 

Space Science Astronomy
  

  • SSA - 100 Introduction to the Solar System & Space Exploration

    3 Credit(s)
    This is a multi-disciplinary lab science course that will introduce topics in astronomy and space science, including the Solar System and its planets, the space environment, gravitational theory, how to navigate the night sky, as well as current and future space explorations.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Corequisite(s):
    • Take SSA-100L

    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





    For more information visit our timetable
  

  • SSA - 101 Introduction to Deep Space Astronomy

    3 Credit(s)
    This is a lab science course that will introduce topics in deep space astronomy including: observational astronomy, stars and stellar evolution, galaxies and galactic evolution, neutron stars, black holes, gravitational waves, extra-solar planets, the Big Bang, dark matter, dark energy, and the possibility of life in the universe. This course will also explore related topics in physics and chemistry such as: light and the electromagnetic spectrum, optics, gravity, relativity, cosmology, and the origin of the chemical elements.

    Prerequisite(s):
    Corequisite(s):
    • Take SSA-101L

    For information about transferability: BCTransferGuide.ca





    For more information visit our timetable