TransfermaticASTR at Merced College

    ASTR 01 - Principles of Astronomy

    Recent Professors
    Garrett O. Sugimoto, Dr. Paramdeep Khurana, Robert I. Davies
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    50 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Previously taken ENGL-C1000 (formerly ENGL-01A) is advised.
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of ASTR 01
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018"> Ends Summer 2026. Effective Fall 2026, ASTR-C1001 replaces ASTR-01. </b></font><br> This is a basic course studying the principles of astronomy beginning with the solar system and continuing through the Milky Way Galaxy and the galaxies beyond. Throughout the course topics relating to the philosophy of science, history of astronomy, tools of the astronomer, and supporting topics of physics are introduced. The course is designed for students satisfying breadth requirements in science and having a general interest in astronomy.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:35pm–2:00pm