TransfermaticASTR at American River College

    ASTR 481 - Honors Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology

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    Recent Semesters
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    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Placement into ENGL C1000H (formerly ENGWR 480) through the Los Rios placement process OR guided self-placement.
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This seminar-style course is an in-depth introduction to astronomy, focusing on stars, galaxies, and cosmology. It approaches current topics in astronomy through discussions and laboratory activities, with an emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving techniques, and conceptual reasoning. This course is not open to students who have completed ASTR 320.