ASTR 1 - Introduction to General Astronomy

    Recent Professors
    Sean Kemp, Miguel Rocha-Gaso, Gabriel Muro
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    40–50 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    An introduction to the realm of astronomy and space science. Topics to be covered include the historical development of astronomy, the physics of gravitation and radiation, the solar system, stellar astronomy, galactic and extragalactic astronomy, and cosmology. ADVISORY: Mathematics 430 or skills equivalent to those in an Elementary Algebra course and college level reading and writing skills.
    Usually Held
    Mon 6:00pm–9:10pm