ASTR 10 - Introduction to Astronomy

    Recent Professors
    Marc Royster, Andrew Vanden Heuvel, Chance Spencer
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    40–60 students
    Difficulty
    7.1Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of ASTR 10
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    A survey course covering the basic concepts, theories, history, and laws of astronomy. Emphasis will be given to motions of the moon, sun, and planets; use of astronomical instruments; study of stellar spectra; properties of the stars, and stellar evolution.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:10pm–2:25pm, Mon Wed 4:10pm–5:25pm, Mon Wed 10:10am–11:25am, Tue Thu 6:10pm–7:25pm