ASTR 320 - Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology

Recent Professors: Simon S. Matin, Paulo M.J. Afonso
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
Class Size: Not published
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: None.
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of ASTR 320
Transfers To: UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
Description: This course explores the nature and evolution of stars, galaxies, and the Universe. Topics include the history of astronomy, the tools of astronomy, star classification, stellar evolution, neutron stars, black holes, and the Big Bang. It emphasizes how astronomers gain and refine � � � � � � Astronomy 247 their knowledge of the Universe and interpret the latest results of space exploration.
Usually Held: Mon Wed 6:30pm–7:50pm