ASTR 201 - ASTRONOMY FOR SCIENCE MAJORS

    Recent Professors
    G. Miller
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    MATH 244 or MATH 101 and MATH 104 , or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A
    Description
    Introduces modern astronomy for students with a strong interest in science and mathematics. Includes topics such as the sky; light and energy; the Solar System; stars and stellar evolution; black holes; the Milky Way Galaxy; galaxies; origin, evolution, and fate of the universe. [D; CSU; UC]
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:45am–1:10pm