ASTR 5 - Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe

Recent Professors: David E. Dunn, Joshua S. Wormley, Daniel R. Hale, Kevin S. Lobbestael, Barry Allan Rice, Gabriel Gonzalez
Recent Semesters: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
Class Size: Not published
Difficulty: 5.0Moderateout of 10
Credits: 3
Spring 2027 Sections: View Spring 2027 sections of ASTR 5
Transfers To: UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
Description: General principles and fundamental facts of astronomy emphasizing stars, galaxies, and the universe. Includes historical developments of astronomy, basic principles of astronomical observations and analysis, and general concepts for interpreting the night sky with charts. Particular detail given to structure and evolution of stars, general characteristics of deep sky objects (star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies), large-scale structure of the Universe, and cosmology. (CSU, UC)
Usually Held: Tue Thu 11:45am–1:10pm, Tue Thu 8:30am–9:45am, Wed Fri 11:45am–1:10pm, Mon Wed Fri 8:30am–9:45am