ASTRONOMY

Course Name : Astronomy

Course Unit : 3 units

Course Description : Astronomy is the study of heavens, the realm extending from beyond the earth’s atmosphere to the distant
reaches of the universal science of the universe in which heavenly bodies and their constitutions, positions, motions, and evolutions are
being studied. The emphasis on evolution and characteristics of the major planets, moon and other objects in the solar system.

Number of Hours: 3 hours every week for 8 weeks or 24 hours in a semester

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO): At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
CLO1. Identify the early astronomical instruments used by early astronomers.
CLO2. Recognize the different theories of the origin and end of the Universe.
CLO3. Explain the importance of the Sun, its role in the solar system, how it is formed and how will it die.
CLO4. Explain why there are different seasons in the Earth.
CLO5. Explore the Moon, its features and its role being the satellite of the Earth.
CLO6. Study the different features of planets in the Solar System.
CLO7. Classify Stars based on their color.
CLO8. Identify the updates in Astronomy of the modern times.

Course Outline & Timeframe

Week Topics
1 Astronomical Instruments
2 The Origin of the Universe
3 The Sun
4 The Earth
5 The Moon
6 Other Members of the Solar System
7 The Stars
8 Current Astronomy Updates
 ASTRONOMY Learning Plan

TEACHING
COURSE RESOURCES ASSESMENT TIME EXPECTED
TOPICS/ CONTENTS LEARNING
OBJECTIVES NEEDED TOOLS ALLOTMENT OUTCOMES/REMARKS
ACTIVITIES

Identify the scope and Overview of the Discussion Syllabus 2 hours

requirements of the subject and conditions (Zoom Meeting)
subject. for passing the course

After completing this 1. Astronomical

course, the student Instruments
must be at the 1.1 History of
minimum able to: astronomy and
early Astronomical Lecture – Reference book Quiz 3 hours 100 % of the class will
CO 1. Identify the Instruments Discussion Power point Online Activity be able to Identify the
early astronomical 1.1.1 Sundials AVP (Google Presentation Worksheet early astronomical
instruments used by 1.1.2 Sightlines Classroom) Video clips Essay instruments used by
early astronomers 1.1.3 Stonehenge Assignments Recitation early astronomers.
1.1.4 Quadrant
1.1.5 The Telescope

1.2 Types of Optical

Telescopes
1.2.1 Latest
Astronomical
Instruments
1.2.2 Hubble
Telescope
CO 2. Recognize the 100 % of the class will
2. The Origin of the
different theories of be able to recognize the
Universe
Origin and End of the Reference book different theories of
2.1 Four basic Forces Lecture – Quiz
Universe Chalk board and Origin and End of the
of Nature Discussion Online Activity
chalk Universe and its role
2.2 The End of the AVP (Google Worksheet 3 hours
Power point being the satellite of the
Universe Classroom) Essay
Presentation Earth
2.3 The Origin of the Assignments Recitation
Video clips
Solar System
2.4 Formation and
Death of Stars

CO 3. Explain the 3. The Sun

Importance of the 3.1 Vital Statistics
Sun, Its Role in the 3.2 The Sun’s
Solar System, How it Atmosphere
is formed and how it 3.3 The Corona 100 % of the class will
will die. 3.4 The Chromosphere be able to explain the
3.5 The Photosphere Importance of the Sun,
3.6 Energy Transport Its Role in the Solar
Mechanism System, How it is formed
3.7 Sunspots and how it will die.
3.8 Solar Flares Reference book Quiz
Lecture –
3.9 Other Solar Power point Online Activity
Discussion
Activities Presentation Worksheet 3 hours
AVP (Google
3.10 Evolution of the Video clips Essay
Classroom)
Sun Recitation
Assignments
CO 4. Explain why 4. The Earth
there are Different 4.1 Vital Statistics
Seasons in the Earth 4.2 The Magnetic Field
or Magnetosphere 100 % of the class will
4.3 The Earth in Reference book be able to explain why
Motion Lecture – Chalk board and Quiz there are Different
4.4 Rotation Discussion chalk Online Activity Seasons in the Earth.
4.5 Revolution AVP (Google Power point Worksheet 3 hours
4.6 Precession Classroom) Presentation Essay
4.7 The Earth’s Assignments Video clips Recitation
Inclination
4.8 Climate Zone
4.9 Seasons on Earth

CO 5. Explore the 5. The Moon

Moon, its Features 5.1 General 100 % of the class will
and its role being the Characteristics of be able to Explore the
satellite of the Earth. the Moon Moon, its Features and
5.2 Lunar Surface its role being the satellite
5.3 Lunar Geology of the Earth.
5.4 Lunar Rocks
5.5 Phases of the Reference book Quiz
Lecture –
Moon Chalk board and Online Activity
Discussion
5.6 Eclipses chalk Worksheet
AVP (Google 3 hours
5.6.1 Solar Eclipse Power point Essay
Classroom)
5.6.2 Annular Eclipse Presentation Recitation
Assignments
5.6.3 Lunar Eclipse Video clips
5.7 Tides
5.7.1 Spring Tide and
Neap Tide
5.7.2 Tidal Effects
CO 6. Study the 6. Other Members of
Different Features of the Solar System
Planets in the Solar 6.1 Planetary Data
System 6.2 The Planets
6.2.1 Mercury
6.2.2 Venus
6.2.3 Mars Reference book 100 % of the class will
6.2.4 Jupiter Lecture – Chalk board and Quiz be able to Study the
6.2.5 Saturn Discussion chalk Online Activity Different Features of
6.2.6 Uranus AVP (Google Power point Worksheet 3 hours Planets in the Solar
6.2.7 Neptune Classroom) Presentation Essay System
6.2.8 Pluto Assignments Video clips Recitation

6.3 Other Bodies

Revolving Around
the Sun
6.3.1 Comets
6.3.2 Meteoroids
6.3.3 Asteroids

CO 7. Classify Stars 7. The Stars 100 % of the class will

Based on Their Colors 7.1 Evolution of Stars be able to classify Stars
7.2 Stellar Energy Based on Their Colors
Generation Reference book
Quiz
7.3 Star Classification Lecture – Chalk board and
Online Activity
7.3.1 Dwarfs Discussion chalk
Worksheet
7.3.2 Giants AVP (Google Power point 3 hours
Essay
7.3.3 Nova Classroom) Presentation
Recitation
7.3.4 Quasars Assignments Video clips
7.3.5 Black Holes
7.4 Star Clusters and
Universe

100 % of the class will

CO 8. Identify the 8. Current Astronomy Lecture – Reference book Quiz 3 hours be able to Identify the
Updates in Astronomy Updates Discussion Chalk board and Online Activity Updates in Astronomy of
of the Modern times. AVP chalk Worksheet the Modern times.
Assignments Power point Essay
Presentation Recitation
Video clips

Final Exam 3 hours 100% of the class will pass the

final exam.
TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE REQUIREMENTS COURSE EVALUATION GOOGLE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
REFERENCES
1. Student must get a minimum final rating of
Students of this course are expected to:
75% or equivalent of 3.0 to pass the subject. Class Standing-----------------30%
2. Students must take all short/long quizzes,
 Quizzes 1. Participate actively, during recitation,
seat works, assignments and examination.
Realuyo and Ilarde -------------------------50% board works, individual or group
3. Make up for missed exams/quizzes
Basic Concepts in  Performance activities, discussion, etc.
voluntarily. However, only those who have
Earth Science Task.------------------40% 2. Attend online class punctuality and
reasonable causes will be granted special
 Attendance--------------------- regularly
exams or quizzes.
10% 3. Observe honesty and independence
4. Students must submit individual/group
during recitation, examinations and
project and must be completed before each Project/Assignment---------30%
Thompson and Turk quizzes.
exam on the date specified by the instructor.
Earth Science and Examination---------------------40% 4. Communicate to the instructor
5. Attend online class punctually and regularly
The Environment concerned, any difficulties encountered
 A student who committed 20% absences in the subject for necessary assistance.
will be automatically be dropped from the 5. One-mouth rule will be implemented,
course that is, no two persons must talk at the
 If then students is late for 15 minutes, same during the online class period.
the student will be allowed to attend
classes but will be marked absent. If he
arrives during any portion of the first 15
minutes he will be marked late. Three
tardy will be equivalent to one absent.
Observed honesty and independence
during recitation, examination, and quizzes.

Prepared by: Reviewed: Approved:

CHRISTIAN V. TABILIN LIZA C. BAMBALAN__ DR. DOMINGO M. CABARTEJA

Instructor Registrar Director of Studies