TransfermaticASTR at Las Positas College

    ASTR 32 - Introduction to Astronomy: Stars and the Universe

    Recent Professors
    KEITH WAXMAN, PHILIP POWELL
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    44–46 students
    Difficulty
    5.2Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ASTR 32
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Introduction to the study of stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Includes the nature of light and matter, telescopes, spectroscopy, stellar formation and evolution, galaxies, quasars, and cosmology. Designed for non-majors in mathematics or a physical science. A companion science lab, Astronomy 30L, is also available.