TransfermaticASTR at Merced College

    ASTR C1001 - Introduction to Astronomy

    Recent Professors
    Dr. Paramdeep Khurana, Garrett O. Sugimoto, Robert I. Davies
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, 2027S
    Class Size
    50 students
    Difficulty
    6.1Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Previously taken ENGL-C1000 (formerly ENGL-01A) is advised.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ASTR C1001
    Transfers To
    CSU
    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, Tue Thu 9:20am–10:45am