AST V01 - Elementary Astronomy

    Recent Professors
    Hugh O'Neill, Jeffrey Molony, Tersi Arias-Young, Jie Li
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    40–55 students
    Credits
    3
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of AST V01
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course is a general introduction to astronomy covering: the history of astronomy; the solar system; the evolution of stars; galaxies; and, cosmology. The course will include a descriptive analysis of the physical laws that are relevant to the dynamics of the universe. The study will address astronomical beliefs that have influenced human thinking, philosophy, and morals.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:15pm, Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:15pm, Tue Thu 10:00am–11:15am