ASTRONOMY
ASTRO-130 Astronomy Laboratory
Biological science – BIOSC
1 unit LR • 54 hours laboratory per term • Prerequisite: ASTRO 110 or 120 or equivalent (may be taken concurrently)
The laboratory experience will involve the study of the fundamentals of astronomy and will include investigations of the sun, moon, planets, stars and galaxies. Telescopes and other instruments will be used by students to gather data. Students will analyze data they have collected as well as that collected by others. CSU, UC
ASTRO-298 Independent Study .5-3 units SC • May be repeated three times • Variable hours • Note: Submission of acceptable educational contract to department and Instruction Office; topics must extend study beyond courses offered.
An opportunity for advanced students to pursue special interests under the direction of the faculty. CSU
Diablo Valley college is approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses for continuing education credits. Biological Science courses which can be used are BIOSC 119, 120, 139, 140 and 146. Biological and Health Sciences Division Physical Sciences Building
Possible career opportunities
Completion of the biology program prepares students for advanced study; for careers in government, industry, or secondary-school teaching. The program also partially satisfies the entrance requirements for medical and dental schools. Career options include: researcher, educator, laboratory technician, botanist, ecologist, and field technician.
Program level student learning outcomes ASTRO-299 Student Instructional Assistant .5-3 units SC • May be repeated three times • Variable hours • Note: Applications must be approved through the Instruction Office. Students must be supervised by a DVC instructor.
Students work as instructional assistants, lab assistants and research assistants in this department. The instructional assistants function as group discussion leaders, meet and assist students with problems and projects, or help instructors by setting up laboratory or demonstration apparatus. Students may not assist in course sections in which they are currently enrolled. CSU
Program level student learning outcomes have been developed for each of the three options for General Education. A complete list of current program level student learning outcomes for each program is available on the DVC website at www.dvc.edu/slo .
Associate in science degrees Allied health Biology Life science
Natural science
Certificates of achievement Allied health Allied health fundamentals
Associate in science degree - Allied health
The associate in science degree with a major in allied health is a transfer degree for students who wish to transfer to a four year institution with a major in an allied health field. These fields include, but are not limited to, nursing, radiological sciences, physical therapy, occupational health, and dental hygiene. The degree offers students a broad general education, and provides basic knowledge in microbiology, human anatomy and physiology, and nutrition (as stated in the courses learning objectives). These are common prerequisites for above mention four-year majors, while also preparing students for more advanced allied health courses. Degree requirements for four-year programs differ from institution to institution, so students wishing to transfer to a particular four-year program should consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for that particular program.
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