ASTR 101 - Introduction to Astronomy

    Recent Professors
    Gregg Grist, Marceline Bonilla, David Everitt
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    35–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ASTR 101
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    (No prerequisite.) Designed for non-science students, this course covers the nature and evolution of planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole. Emphasizes the scientific principles and methods used to observe and comprehend the universe. (CSU/UC) AA/AS COM GE Area 5, Cal-GETC Area 5A (formerly AA/AS Area A, CSU Area B-1, IGETC 5A)
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed 9:00am–11:40am, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:30pm, Tue Thu 1:40pm–3:00pm