ASTR 100 - PRINCIPLES OF ASTRONOMY

    Recent Professors
    Mark Lane, Scott Kardel
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    42–60 students
    Difficulty
    4.3Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 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 science of astronomy and the nature of the universe. Topics include observation and movements of celestial bodies, exploration of celestial phenomena, the physics of light, and the nature of stars and galaxies.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 2:20pm–3:45pm, Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:10pm