Welcome to Spring 2024!
I was born in Hong Kong and graduated from St. Joan of Arc Secondary School in 1982. Afterward, I immigrated to the United States during 1980s. I attended CCSF and transferred to the University of California at Berkeley to finish my undergraduate degree in physics and astronomy. Afterwards, I continued my doctorate study in astronomy and astrophysics at the University of Chicago.
I joined the Astronomy Department since fall 1997. Besides teaching, I am active in the following research areas: extragalactic astronomy and observational cosmology.
In addition, I am practicing Judo, Jiu-jitsu, and Olympic Weightlifting at CCSF. Recently, I am taking circus skills classes at Circus Center in San Francisco.
Instructor Contact Info
Name: Lancelot L. Kao
Department: Astronomy
Email: lkao @ ccsf.edu
CCSF Phone: (415) 239-3654
Office Hours: Monday and Tuesday, TBA
Office Location: Science 400, Ocean Campus
I will respond to all course email within 48 hours Monday-Friday, exclusive of school holidays. Once the course begins, I prefer to get messages through the Canvas "Inbox."
Log-in Instructions
Go to the RAM ID Portal and Login.
Username: CCSF ID, examples: W12345678 or @12345678
Your Canvas password is your RAM ID password.
Instructions for new students
Once logged in, Click on the Canvas Tile.
Shortcut: Login directly to Canvas.
Canvas Chat Support is available 24/7.
Online Learning
What are the real challenges encountered by both new and experienced online students, and how can you be successful? Tune into this short tutorial video to help debunk common myths about online learning.
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