ASTR 101 - Astronomy Laboratory

    Recent Professors
    Gabriel E. Prochter, Mayra Lopez-Thibodeaux
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    25–30 students
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    MATH 110 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in, ASTR 100 or 115 or 125 (ASTR 115 and 125 are offered at College of San Mateo), or equivalent.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ASTR 101
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Constellation identification, understanding of right ascension and declination, and basic astronomical measurements of our moon, planets, stars, and universe. Telescopic and naked eye observations will be assigned. Develops awareness of the scientific method and how to apply it to specific problems and their solutions.
    Usually Held
    Thu 2:10pm–5:00pm