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| + | [[Astronomy]] is a Science course in the CTY program. It requires previous enrollment in Algebra I. Its course code is ASTR. | ||
| − | + | ==Course Description== | |
| − | + | Astronomy covers an introductory astronomy textbook, from solar system motions, through stellar evolution and galaxies, to relativity and cosmology. It also involves hands-on experience with equipment during Study Hall. | |
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| + | ==Class History== | ||
| − | == External Links == | + | Astronomy at Siena is very Carl Sagan-centric, with "Cosmos" videos almost every day, and various quotes repeated over and over, such as... |
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| + | * "In order to make apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe." | ||
| + | * "Crumbly, but good." | ||
| + | * "He had a... <i>zest</i> for experimentation." | ||
| + | * "Our planet, our society, everything around us is star stuff." | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
[http://www.carlsagan.com Carl Sagan's site] | [http://www.carlsagan.com Carl Sagan's site] | ||
[[Category:Courses]] | [[Category:Courses]] | ||
Revision as of 13:21, 24 December 2007
Astronomy is a Science course in the CTY program. It requires previous enrollment in Algebra I. Its course code is ASTR.
Course Description
Astronomy covers an introductory astronomy textbook, from solar system motions, through stellar evolution and galaxies, to relativity and cosmology. It also involves hands-on experience with equipment during Study Hall.
Class History
Astronomy at Siena is very Carl Sagan-centric, with "Cosmos" videos almost every day, and various quotes repeated over and over, such as...
- "In order to make apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe."
- "Crumbly, but good."
- "He had a... zest for experimentation."
- "Our planet, our society, everything around us is star stuff."
