TransfermaticASTRO at Cabrillo College

    ASTRO 4 - Stars, Galaxies, and the Origin of the Universe

    Recent Professors
    Richard A. Nolthenius
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    60 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of ASTRO 4
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Surveys the lives of stars and galaxies and the relationship of life to the origin of universes for non-science majors. Describes how astronomers use science to arrive at our current ideas on the evolution of stars and galaxies. Investigates how the nature of life relates to the origin of our universe and possible parallel universes. Includes optional star party at Cabrillo Observatory. May be offered in a distance-learning format.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:40am–11:00am