ASTR 101 - Descriptive Astronomy

    Recent Professors
    Lisa Will, Mike Albert Lopez, Gerardo Scappaticci, Lorenza Levy, Sara N. Morrison
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    20–48 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
    This course is an introductory survey of contemporary astronomy. Topics covered include the solar system, stars and stellar evolution, the Milky Way galaxy and cosmology. This course is intended for students with a general interest in astronomy.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:30pm, Tue Thu 9:35am–10:55am