Download SCIN 293-PL-New Course

UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for New Course
Please attach proposed Syllabus in approved university format.
1. Course subject and number: SCIN 293
2. Units:
See upper and lower division undergraduate course definitions.
3. College:
Extended Campuses
4. Academic Unit:
3
Personalized Learning
5. Student Learning Outcomes of the new course. (Resources & Examples for Developing Course Learning
Outcomes)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Explain the evolution of stars and how it applies to the Sun.
Describe the theories of formation of galaxies.
Determine the structure of the Milky Way, Local Group galaxies and other galaxies.
Summarize the history of formation of the universe and its future
6. Justification for new course, including how the course contributes to degree program outcomes,
or other university requirements / student learning outcomes. (Resources, Examples & Tools for Developing
Effective Program Student Learning Outcomes).
This course will be used for the science requirements for completion of a Bachelor of Science degree
programs for Personalized Learning.
7. Effective BEGINNING of what term and year?
See effective dates calendar.
Fall 2014
8. Long course title: Astronomy (Stars, Galaxies and Cosmology)
(max 100 characters including spaces)
9. Short course title: AST (Stars/Galaxies/Cosmology)
(max. 30 characters including spaces)
10. Catalog course description (max. 60 words, excluding requisites):
The course will examine the structure and evolution of stars, including the Sun, formation of galaxies,
structure of the Milky Way galaxy and other galaxies, history of the Universe, and formation of the
universe.
Effective Fall 2012
11. Will this course be part of any plan (major, minor or certificate) or sub plan (emphasis)?
Yes
If yes, include the appropriate plan proposal.
No
12. Does this course duplicate content of existing courses?
Yes
No
If yes, list the courses with duplicate material. If the duplication is greater than 20%, explain why
NAU should establish this course.
13. Will this course impact any other academic unit’s enrollment or plan(s)?
Yes
No
If yes, describe the impact. If applicable, include evidence of notification to and/or response from
each impacted academic unit
14. Grading option:
Letter grade
Pass/Fail
Both
15. Co-convened with:
14a. UGC approval date*:
(For example: ESE 450 and ESE 550) See co-convening policy.
*Must be approved by UGC before UCC submission, and both course syllabi must be presented.
16. Cross-listed with:
(For example: ES 450 and DIS 450) See cross listing policy.
Please submit a single cross-listed syllabus that will be used for all cross-listed courses.
17. May course be repeated for additional units?
16a. If yes, maximum units allowed?
16b. If yes, may course be repeated for additional units in the same term?
18. Prerequisites:
NONE
If prerequisites, include the rationale for the prerequisites.
19. Co requisites:
NONE
If co requisites, include the rationale for the co requisites.
Effective Fall 2012
Yes
No
Yes
No
20. Does this course include combined lecture and lab components?
Yes
If yes, include the units specific to each component in the course description above.
No
21. Names of the current faculty qualified to teach this course:
Answer 22-23 for UCC/ECCC only:
22. Is this course being proposed for Liberal Studies designation?
If yes, include a Liberal Studies proposal and syllabus with this proposal.
Yes
23. Is this course being proposed for Diversity designation?
If yes, include a Diversity proposal and syllabus with this proposal.
Yes
FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Department Chair/Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
Dean of college
Date
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC Approval
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
Effective Fall 2012
No
No
EXTENDED CAMPUSES
Lisa Wischmeier
12.9.2013
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Academic Unit Head
Date
Division Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning)
Date
Division Administrator in Extended Campuses (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized
Learning)
Date
Faculty Chair of Extended Campuses Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or
Personalized Learning)
Date
Chief Academic Officer; Extended Campuses (or Designee)
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
Effective Fall 2012
MASTER SYLLABUS - PROPOSED
Astronomy (Stars, Galaxies and Cosmology)
(SCIN 293)
I.
Description:
The course will examine the structure and evolution of stars, including the Sun, formation of galaxies,
structure of the Milky Way galaxy and other galaxies, history of the Universe, and formation of the
universe.
II.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
III.
Explain the evolution of stars and how it applies to the Sun.
Describe the theories of formation of galaxies.
Determine the structure of the Milky Way, Local Group galaxies and other galaxies.
Summarize the history of formation of the universe and its future
Lessons and Topics
Competency 1: Explore the evolution of low mass and high mass stars from birth to death.
Objective 1: Compare the steps of formation, fusion processes and distinctive deaths of starts of different
mass.
Lesson 1: Properties of stars
Topic 1: Describing stars in the sky
Topic 2: Formation of stars in molecular clouds
Topic 3: The lives of stars of all masses
Topic 4: Star death and remnants
Topic Mastery: Describe the steps in the life of a 1 solar mass stars and contrast them with
the steps in the life of a 10 solar mass star. Also focus on the differences in the fusion
processes of low vs. high mass stars.
Competency 2: Investigate the formation and differences of the different kinds of galaxies.
Effective Fall 2012
Objective 1: Evaluate the lives of galaxies from formation to star production and evolution by collision
with other galaxies.
Lesson 1: Galactic Evolution
Topic 1: The Milky Way Galaxy
Topic 2: Formation of Galaxies
Topic 3: Active Galactic Nuclei
Topic Mastery: Based on the Hubble tuning fork compared the properties of the different
classes of galaxies and their stellar populations.
Competency 3: Explore the Big Bang theory and its implications for the universe today.
Objective 1: Describe the steps in the Big Bang and how they shaped the universe we see today.
Lesson 1: The Universe
Topic 1: Cosmology as a science
Topic 2: Formation and evolution of the Universe
Topic 3: Hubble’s Law
Topic 4: The end of the Universe
Topic Mastery: Download the Appreciating Hubble at Hyper Speed app online. Use it to
obtain data from the Hubble Ultra Deep field to create you own Hubble diagram and
derive the Hubble Law of expansion.
Effective Fall 2012