Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionNon-technical introduction to astronomy, with emphasis on stars, galaxies, and the origin and evolution of the universe. Topics covered include the nature of light, atoms, and telescopes; the birth, evolution, and death of stars (including an introduction to black holes); the Milky Way Galaxy and its development over time; normal galaxies, active galaxies, and interacting galaxies; and the Big Bang model of the origin and ultimate fate of the cosmos. No background in science or math is assumed.Usually HeldMon Wed 10:00am–12:15pm, Tue Thu 1:00pm–3:15pm, Mon Wed 7:00pm–9:15pm, Tue Thu 6:00pm–8:15pm 