ASTR 150 - DISCOVERY OF THE COSMOS

    Recent Professors
    G. Miller
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    5.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Chronological exploration of the major astronomical observations and discoveries - from ancient times to the early twentieth century - that have shaped our current understanding of the universe. Includes constellations and astronomical lore; the sky; ancient cosmologies; heliocentrism; pre- and early-telescopic discoveries; stars; nebulae; the Galaxy; galaxies; and the expanding universe. [D; CSU; UC]
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:45am–1:10pm