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Programs and Courses
Astronomy
General Information
For information: David Raffaelle
Phone: 623.845.3676
Student Goals: General Education, Personal Interest
Astronomy courses will meet the Natural Science part of the General Education requirements for the AA, AAS, and AGS degrees.
Course Descriptions
Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally
Astronomy (AST)
AST111
Introduction to Astronomy I / 3 credits / 3 periods
Introduction to astronomy for the non-science major. History of astronomy, properties of light, instruments, the solar system and nearby stars. Prerequisites: MAT092 or equivalent.
(F,S,D,E,Su1)
Note: AST111 is not a prerequisite for AST112.
AST112
Introduction to Astronomy II / 3 credits / 3 periods
Introduction to astronomy for the non-science major. Structure and evolution of stars; star clusters; galaxies; cosmology. Prerequisites: MAT092 or equivalent. (F,S,D,E,Su2)
AST113
Astronomy I Laboratory / 1 credit / 3 periods
Astronomical observations and exercises to supplement AST111. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AST111. (F,S,D,E,Su1)
AST114
Astronomy II Laboratory / 1 credit / 3 periods
Astronomical observations and exercises to supplement AST112. Prerequisites or Corequisites: AST112. (F,S,D,E,Su2)
