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    The information presented is an unofficial guide to how courses may transfer. Other factors to consider are grades received in the courses, the year in which the course was taken, and the major pursued after transfer. In all instances, final decisions about acceptance of course credit will be made by Roane State Community College.

    If you complete the following at Chattanooga State Community College:

    • A survey of astronomy focusing on stars (classification and structure), stellar evolution, normal and active galaxies, and other stellar objects such nebulae, pulsars, black holes, theory of relativity as it applies to space time, and introductory cosmology. The required three hour lab includes experiments in concepts governing the creation and motion of the components of the universe, characteristics of stellar objects, spectroscopes, telescopes and space observations. Class 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq: student must be at college level in all areas to enroll in this course. [F, S]
      Credits
      0.00 - 4.00

    You may receive up to 4.00 credits at Roane State Community College:

    • A continuation of ASTR 1010 in which the sequence of stellar birth, evolution, and death is studied. Characteristics of galaxies and of the beginning of the universe are considered in view of modern astrophysics and particle physics. Principles of interpreting astronomical observations are reinforced through laboratory experience. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. Sp Roane State General Education course approved and designed for transfer. Formerly ASTR 1020 Introduction to Astronomy II
      Credits
      4.00

    Additional Information

    Minimum Grade

    You need a minimum grade of F to transfer these courses from Chattanooga State Community College to Roane State Community College.