ASTR 101 - Astronomy Laboratory

    Recent Professors
    Elisha F. Polomski, Mohsen Janatpour, Darryl L. Stanford, Chandrasekhara T. Vanajakshi
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    35–60 students
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    Successful completion of Elementary Algebra or equivalent, or placement by other measures as applicable and completion of or concurrent enrollment in, ASTR 100 or ASTR 115 or ASTR 125 .
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ASTR 101
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Constellation identification, understanding of right ascension and declination, and basic astronomical measurements of our moon, planets, and stars. Occasional telescopic observations using CSM's observatory. With ASTR 100, ASTR 115, or ASTR 125, satisfies lab requirements for UC and California State Universities. Extra supplies may be required.
    Usually Held
    Mon 2:25pm–5:30pm, Thu 2:25pm–5:15pm, Tue 2:10pm–5:00pm, Mon 2:10pm–5:15pm