AST 101

ASTRONOMY I

4 CR. (3L/2 LBA)

PRQ: REA 090, MAT 060, ENG 060, CIS 110 or equivalent assessment test scores. Focuses on the history of astronomy, the tools of the astronomer and the contents of the solar system including the planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. Incorporates laboratory experience. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses.  GT-SC1

AST 102

ASTRONOMY II

4 CR. (3L/2 LBA)

PRQ: REA 090, MAT 060, ENG 060, CIS 110 or equivalent assessment test scores. Emphasizes the structure and life cycle of the stars, the sun, galaxies, and the universe as a whole, including cosmology and relativity.  Incorporates laboratory experience. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses.  GT-SC1